What is right-of-way and how do I know how wide it is?
A. Right-of-way includes the easement or land purchased by PENNDOT on which a highway is built, as well as shoulder or berm, plus any additional area needed for highway purposes. While it is often 33 feet wide, it may be much wider (120 feet or more in some cases), since it extends beyond the paved road and shoulders. Contact the PENNDOT District office to find out what the right-of-way is for a specific location.
