36 P.S. § 670-512 - Abandoned rights of way of canals, railroads, and turnpikes

• Cite as: 36 P.S. § 670-512

Where the department has heretofore acquired, or shall hereafter acquire, by condemnation, purchase, or otherwise, the abandoned right of way of a canal, railroad, or turnpike company, to form a part of a State highway route, and any part thereof is located within the limits of any borough, the part located within the borough shall be taken and deemed to be a borough street, without any action on the part of the borough, or any of its representatives, to either accept, dedicate, or open it, as such. Any damages occasioned by the adoptio...