It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 24-8 of the General Laws entitled "Construction and Maintenance of State Roads" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

{ADD 24-8-44. Gainer Dam Bridge and roadway. -- ADD} {ADD The department of transportation shall have full charge and control of the maintenance of the Gainer Dam bridge and roadway, a section of route 12 crossing the Gainer Dam and Scituate reservoir, and said bridge and roadway are hereby made part of the state highway system. Said department shall appoint such attendants and other employees as may be required for the care of said bridge and roadway, and in all manners of the care and maintenance of said bridge and roadway, said department shall exercise full authority. All appropriations for the care, maintenance, and repair of said bridge and roadway shall be expended under the direction of said department. ADD}

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.