The D.O.T. may take private property for the “public good” where they determine that it is necessary to do so to provide safer and more modern highways. Their goal is to take into account the public’s well-being, feasible engineering, safety, and economic standpoints, and create the least amount of inconvenience or hardship for the public. After the D.O.T. selects and approves a route and the highway design is complete, right-of-way agents for the state contact all affected property owners. These right-of-way agents will provide information to landowners about how the project will be constructed, and they will also obtain information about your property. If you will be required to move, a relocation agent will also contact you to discuss assistance and payment allowances. The D.O.T. will then make you a written offer for your land which will include: the amount offered as just compensation;  a description of the property to be taken; and  an identification of all buildings and other improvements which will be taken.