32:12-9.Ā  Construction of bridge or tunnel;Ā  contracts
Upon receipt of such request in the form provided for from at least three ofĀ  the counties, the commission is authorized and empowered to proceed with theĀ  construction of the bridge or tunnel in accordance with and subject to suchĀ  limitations or restrictions as the governing bodies of the counties may prescribe.Ā  The commission, in conjunction with a similar body appointed by theĀ  state, county or municipality with which the bridge or tunnel will connect, orĀ  with such state, county or municipality, may enter into the necessary contractsĀ  for the erection, equipment and operation of the bridge or tunnel.
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