N.J. Stat. § 13:13-12.8: Bridges; possession by Department of Transportation

8. The provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, and until further direction from the Legislature, the Department of Transportation in co-operation with the Department of Environmental Protection is empowered and directed to enter upon and take possession of, all of the existing vehicle bridges carrying State, county, or municipal roads and any guardrails or barriers along the approaches to any such vehicle bridges over the canal.

L.1944,c.172,s.8; amended 1991,c.344,s.3.