178.290 Construction of sidewalks along public roads -- School bus turn-around

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(1)Any person may build a sidewalk composed of gravel, concrete, or other suitable

material along the side of any public road in this state. The sidewalk shall not

exceed sixty

(60)inches in width and the construction and repair and the use of the

sidewalk shall be without expense of any kind to any other person who may want to

use it. All persons who desire shall be permitted to use the sidewalk, and it shall be

so constructed as not to interfere with the traveling public on any public road. The

governing body of each city, county, urban-county, consolidated local government,

and charter county may build and repair sidewalks along public roads where the

need exists for the safety of school children. Before the beginning of construction of

the sidewalk, written approval must be obtained from the governmental agency

having jurisdiction over the public road.

(2)The fiscal court may, where needed, build and maintain suitable areas for the safe

turning around of school buses.