Rhode Island General Laws
R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-10-3 (2026)
Extinguishment of easements — Regulation of access
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Where an existing highway has been designated as or included within a freeway by the director, existing easements of access, light or air may be extinguished by purchase or by taking under eminent domain, in accordance with any existing method now exercised by the director in purchasing or taking land for highway purposes. Access to the freeway from any existing highway, road or street may be regulated and restricted by the director. Access to the freeway from any new highway, road or street shall be subject to the consent and approval of the director.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 1973–1984 · leading case: Aust v. Marcello, 310 A.2d 758 (R.I. 1973).
Aust v. Marcello, 310 A.2d 758 (R.I. 1973). “We have concluded however, that as a result of the enactment of § 24-10-3 [4] this rule is not applicable to cases in which easements of access to land abutting upon such a highway are extinguished by reason of the inclusion of the existing highway within a freeway line.”
Speedy Muffler King, Inc. v. Flanders, 480 A.2d 413 (R.I. 1984). “” Section 24-10-3 further deals with the question of easements and access as follows: “Extinguishment of easements — Regulation of access.”
Ronci Mfg. Co. v. State, 403 A.2d 1094 (R.I. 1979). “Section 24-10-3 provides that: “Where an existing highway has been designated as or included within a freeway by the said director, existing easements of access, light or air may be extinguished by purchase or by taking under eminent domain.” As the state correctly asserts,…”
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