N.J. Stat. tit. 27, ch. 3A

in effect

N.J. Stat. § 27:3A-1 Purpose of act

For the purposes of this act, "State, county or municipal highway or road" means any public street, thoroughfare, roadway, bridge, traffic circle, tunnel, overpass, interchange, and way in this State open to the use of the public as a matter of right for the purpose of vehicular travel, which has been constructed, taken over, or is owned, controlled, or maintained by the State or a county or municipality thereof. L.1983, c. 84, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 27:3A-2 Signs; advance notice; information to agency

Whenever a State, county or municipal highway or road shall be closed for any reason, either continuously or during certain hours, to vehicular traffic over a period of 48 hours or longer, necessitating the interruption of the flow of any or all traffic by detour, rerouting or diversion, the governing body or agency closing the highway or road shall cause the erection and maintenance of signs at such points at or near the affected area as it deems advisable, at least 72 hours in advance of the closing. The signs shall name the highway or road to be closed and the anticipated dates and times of closing. This information shall also be sent in writing by the governing body or agency at least 1 week prior to the closing to the municipality wherein the affected highway or road is located. L.1983, c. 84, s. 2.

N.J. Stat. § 27:3A-3 Emergency closing; notice

Should the governing body or agency closing the highway or road determine that an emergency condition exists requiring the immediate closing of a State, county or municipal highway or road for a period of 48 hours or longer, the notice requirements of this act need not be given within the prescribed time periods, but every effort shall be made to notify the public as soon as possible of the closing. L.1983, c. 84, s. 3.

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