Limited Access Highways
Access rights acquired within limited access highways shall be retained by the department and shall not be included in a turnback.
Within incorporated areas of a limited access highway, the department may relinquish improvements acquired outside the limited access right of way. Streets, roads, alleys, and similar facilities located within the limited access highway right of way shall be vested in the department and do not require a deed from the local agency.
For unincorporated areas, property acquired from a third party that is not retained as part of the limited access highway shall be maintained and operated by the local agency and will require a turnback.
Managed Access Highways
Within incorporated areas, property acquired from a third party shall become the property of the local agency pursuant to RCW 47.24.020(15) and will not require a turnback.
Within unincorporated areas, property acquired from a third party shall be maintained and operated by the local agency and will require a turnback.
Property that continues to function as a local agency road shall have any required work completed under a permit issued to the department.
Property acquired by the department that is not needed for highway purposes and is determined to be an uneconomic remainder shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable surplus property procedures and does not require a turnback.