May take over existing roads, procedure

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NJ Code › Title 27 › Chapter 23 › Section 23-5.3

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The Turnpike Authority is authorized to take over for reconstruction, maintenance and repair any existing road which is needed as a feeder road. Before exercising the powers contained in this section, the consent of the local authorities, then exercising jurisdiction over the said existing road, must be obtained. The Turnpike Authority is authorized to realign any such existing road and to build additional sections of road over new alignment in connection with such existing road or roads. L.1949,c.40,s.3; amended 1991,c.183,s.9.

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