N.J. Stat. § 13:13-3.2
The Department of Transportation shall consult with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission, not less than 30 days before the Department of Transportation undertakes, or causes to be undertaken, any maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and replacement performed upon any existing vehicle bridges carrying State, county, or municipal roads and any guardrails or barriers along the approaches to these vehicle bridges over the Delaware and Raritan Canal. The provisions of section 5 of P.L. 1974, c.118 (C.13:13A-5), Section 4 of P.L.1970, c.268 (C.13:1B-15.131), or any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, the Department of Transportation shall be responsible for the design of any bridges or structures appurtenant thereto along or traversing the canal.
N.J.S. § 13:13-3.2