In repairing highways no uncovered trench or ditch shall be made by the side of the traveled part thereof, next and opposite to a dwelling house, yard or private way leading into any field, land, or inclosure on the highway unless a way is provided over and across such trench or ditch; nor shall the highway be repaired in any other manner to obstruct the passage to such house, yard, or private way unless a way is provided over and across such obstruction.
RSA 231:70
RS 55:15. CS 59:16. GS 66:19. GL 72:19. PS 73:23. PL 80 :28. 1927, 78:1. RL 96:28. 1945, 188:1, part 16:14. RSA 245:15. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.