Connecticut Administrative Code
Title 13b - Transportation
283 - Maintenance and Repair of Orphan Bridges
Section 13b-283-8 - Powers of the commissioner in a public emergency

(1) When, for whatever reason, the physical condition of an orphan bridge requires its closure or a substantial reduction in its load carrying capacity resulting in the isolation of, or a significant delay in, the accessibility of emergency vehicle services to people, to an extent that the safety of such people is jeopardized, the Commissioner may declare a public emergency. Having made such declaration the Commissioner will exercise full statutory authority in employing such agents, assistants or employees for the prompt restoration of access across the railroad right-of-way.

(2) In restoring access under a declared public emergency, the Commissioner shall have the right to apportion costs, in accordance with Section 13b-283-5 of these regulations, to the municipality and the railroad.