§ 53. Highways and bridges on Indian reservations. The Department of
transportation shall have supervision and control, in the construction,
maintenance and improvement of all highways and bridges constructed or
to be constructed by the state on any Indian reservations, and may make
and enforce such reasonable orders, rules and regulations concerning
their use as it shall deem necessary. The cost of such maintenance and
construction and improvement, and removal of snow therefrom, shall be
paid by the state out of any moneys appropriated for the maintenance,
construction and improvement of highways.