KRS 267.260: Contractor's right of access -- Obstructions.

In the construction of the work the contractor may enter upon any land necessary for this

purpose, and may remove any bridge or fence and cross private land in going to or from

the work. If the right -of-way of the improvement is through timber, the owner m ay

remove it before the work begins. If it is not removed by the landowner, it shall become

the property of the contractor and may be removed by him. All logs, stumps and similar

obstructions shall be cleared off the right-of-way for its full width by the contractor.