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Section
54-5-101

System of State Highways — Designation by Department for Construction, Repair or Maintenance

Section
54-5-102

Main Traveled Roads — Designation

Section
54-5-103

Chapter Definitions

Section
54-5-104

Eminent Domain

Section
54-5-105

Attorneys General to Represent Department

Section
54-5-106

Judgments and Expenses in Condemnation Cases Paid Out of County General Funds

Section
54-5-107

Injunctions Against Interference — Cost Bond Unnecessary — Prompt Hearings

Section
54-5-108

Cooperation by Department With Federal Government in Designating Roads, and in Erection of Danger Signals and Safety Devices

Section
54-5-109

Plans and Specifications and Contracts for Building Each Road or Bridge Authorized

Section
54-5-110

Alteration of Location and Grades of Road — Rights-of-Way Acquired by Counties or Commissioner — Filing of Right-of-Way Plans — Appraisals

Section
54-5-111

Rights-of-Way for State Highways — Liability for Cost

Section
54-5-112

County Legislative Bodies Must Authorize Payment by Counties

Section
54-5-113

Contracts to Be Written and Signed

Section
54-5-114

Notice for Bids — Advertising — Preparing and Filing Bids — Waiver

Section
54-5-115

Bonds to Accompany Bids

Section
54-5-116

Opening Bids and Awarding Contracts

Section
54-5-117

Accepted Bidder to Be Financially Responsible and Qualified Under Rules and Regulations of Commissioner

Section
54-5-118

Rejection of Bids

Section
54-5-119

Contractors Shall Give Bonds — Actions — Limitations

Section
54-5-120

Inspection, Approval and Acceptance of Work to Be Specified

Section
54-5-121

[repealed.]

Section
54-5-122

Full Settlement With Contractor

Section
54-5-123

Sums Withheld — Final Settlement

Section
54-5-124

Civil Actions Against Contractors by Claimants

Section
54-5-125

Dismissal of Suit as to Commissioner — Oath of Claimant — More Than One Claimant

Section
54-5-126

Judge Hearing Suit — Procedure

Section
54-5-127

Final Judgment in Suit — Pro Rata Payments — Interest

Section
54-5-128

Prison Labor — Using — Purchasing Equipment

Section
54-5-129

Commissioner Financing Improvements of Section of State Highway System — Funds to Be Repaid Without Interest

Section
54-5-130

Counties Required to Contribute Proportionally for Construction of Highways

Section
54-5-131

Public Hearings

Section
54-5-132

[repealed.]

Section
54-5-133

Eradication and Control of Noxious Weeds

Section
54-5-134

Cutting Hay Along Controlled Access Highway Right-of-Way

Section
54-5-135

“Buy America” Act

Section
54-5-136

Personal Property Encroachments on Rights-of-Way

Section
54-5-137

Elimination of Hazardous Right-of-Way Conditions

Section
54-5-138

Contracts for Mowing Rights-of-Way, and Litter Collection

Section
54-5-139

Maintenance Contracts With Counties

Section
54-5-140

Improvements by Local Governments — Approval — Maintenance

Section
54-5-141

Highway Rights-of-Way — Retention for Scenic or Environmental Purposes

Section
54-5-142

Designation of Bicycle Routes

Section
54-5-143

Welcome Signs

Section
54-5-144

Memorial to Fallen Tennessee National Guardsman

Section
54-5-145

Definition of Driver Under the Influence — Limitation of Liability for Accidents in Road Construction Zones