Land and Road development

[Taylor Bettencourt]

Hey everyone, dipping my toes into an unknown area once again. I’ve found 4 pieces of legal non conforming land in Rhode Island that I’m interested in purchasing. They meet requirements for setback and frontage and septic will be needed. However, a paper road needs to be developed in order to access the lots. I’ve gotten some pretty astronomical quotes as far as what it could cost just to construct the road and I’m wondering if there is someway the town could maybe help with this. Should a town help to develop this type of road?

[Frank Patalano]

I don't remember the last time that I have seen a municipality build a road unless it was for a specific public need. 
Yes the cost to build a road is astronomical. Especially if you have to extend public utilities and if the city/town is going take over the road after you build it.