If a railroad and road authority enter into an agreement or if the department orders or otherwise authorizes the construction, relocation, or improvement of a railroad crossing at grade, the construction of a grade separation structure, the reconstruction of an existing grade separation, the alteration of existing grade separations for increased highway or railroad facilities, or the establishment of a clear vision area, the right-of-way and other property rights necessary for the project, unless otherwise agreed upon, shall be acquired by condemnation in the same manner as property is acquired for other highway purposes.
MCL 462.321