Public Notice - Culvert & Driveway maintenance is the responsibility of the property owner

Did you know that property owners are responsible for the upkeep of their driveways and culverts on their property?

It's the time of year many property owners ask who is responsible for the maintenance of culverts and drainage areas on their roadways.

The answer is found in state law, RSA 236:13, which states (in part): "the owners of property to which the access is appurtenant shall have continuing responsibility for the adequacy of the access and any grades, culverts, or other structures pertaining to such access, whether or not located within the public right of way"

While the spring snowmelt, rain, and flooding is fresh in everyone's mind, this is a good time to check the culverts on your property. If they are clogged or the water is not flowing freely they should be cleaned out. This is one of the best ways to prevent flood damage on your property and keeping public roadways safe for travel.