# N.J. Stat. § 27:23-5.3: May take over existing roads, procedure

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T27_C23_S23-5.3

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 27:23-5.3
- **Heading:** May take over existing roads, procedure
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-5.3

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 27:23-1 Transportation projects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T27_C23_S23-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 27:23-2 Credit of State not pledged.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T27_C23_S23-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 27:23-3 New Jersey Turnpike Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T27_C23_S23-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 27:23-3.2 Reports, Capital Project and Investment Plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T27_C23_S23-3.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 27:23-3.3 Inclusion of projects in Capital Project and Investment Plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T27_C23_S23-3.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 27:23-3.4 Guarantee to NJTA for maintenance of bridge by county not required for approval for construction of pedestrian bridge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T27_C23_S23-3.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 27:23-4 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T27_C23_S23-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 27:23-5 General grant of powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T27_C23_S23-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 27:23-5.2 Authorization relative to feeder road.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T27_C23_S23-5.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 27:23-5.3 May take over existing roads, procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T27_C23_S23-5.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 27:23-5.4 Powers relative to feeder road constructed over new alignment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T27_C23_S23-5.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 27:23-5.6 Return of certain roads to local authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T27_C23_S23-5.6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 27:23-5.6a Projects turned over to DOT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T27_C23_S23-5.6a.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 27:23-5.8 Additional powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T27_C23_S23-5.8.md)

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