KRS 267.270: Method of construction when improvement crosses railroad property --

Cost.

(1) After the contract is let and the actual construction is commenced, if the work is

being done with a floating dredge, the superintendent in charge of construction shall

notify any railroad company of the probable time at which the contractor will be

ready to enter upon its right -of-way and construct the work thereon. The railroad

shall send a representative to view the ground with the superintendent of

construction and arrange the exact time at which such work can most conveniently

be done. At the agree d time the railroad company shall remove any obstructions

necessary to permit the dredge to excavate the channel across its right -of-way. The

work shall be so planned and conducted as to interfere in the least possible manner

with the railroad's business.

(2) Within thirty (30) days after the work is completed, an itemized bill for the actual

expense incurred by the railroad company for opening its tracks shall be made and

presented to the superintendent of construction. This bill shall not include the cost

of putting in a new bridge or strengthening or enlarging an old one. The

superintendent of construction shall audit this bill, and if found correct shall

approve and file it with the secretary of the board. The board shall deduct the cost of

the excavation done by the dredge on the right -of-way of the railroad company at

the contract price, and pay any difference to the railroad.