Property Ownership

A North Dakota rancher whose land is bisected by a public highway has what type of right regarding the highway right-of-way?

ANo rights whatsoever across the highway
BTypically the right to cross the highway but must yield to traffic✓ Correct
CThe right to close the highway during cattle drives
DThe right to ownership of the highway land

Explanation

A landowner whose property is bisected by a highway retains ownership of the underlying land (subject to the highway easement) and generally has access rights to cross the highway, subject to traffic laws and safety requirements.

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