N.J. Stat. § 27:25A-40: Powers limited against State property

40. Nothing in this act shall be construed to authorize or empower the authority to:

a. Vacate, close, connect with, adjust, relocate, cross or otherwise physically affect any State highway without written approval by the commissioner; or

b. Acquire State property or any interest therein by the exercise of the power of eminent domain.

L.1991,c.252,s.40.