N.J. Stat. § 32:1-35.26

In furtherance of the aforesaid findings and determinations and in partial effectuation of the Comprehensive Plan heretofore adopted by the two states for the development of terminal and transportation facilities in the Port of New York District, it is the intent of the two states to authorize the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to participate as limited in section 5 of this act in the effectuation of one or more separate access improvement projects as hereinafter defined pursuant to chapter 43 of the laws of New Jersey of 1947 as amended, and chapter 802 of the laws of New York, 1947, as amended, and chapter 44 of the laws of New Jersey 1947, as amended, and chapter 631 of the laws of New York, 1947, as amended or any of the foregoing. Highway access improvement project relating to Newark International Airport and the Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Terminal. Construction of that portion of New Jersey Route 81 in the city of Elizabeth, State of New Jersey, extending generally northwestward from and including a new interchange with the New Jersey Turnpike, across and connecting with North Avenue, to and including a new interchange with U.S. Route 1. L.1977, c. 365, s. 4.