Sec. 18. (a) Each toll road project as defined in section 4(4) of this chapter, when constructed and opened to traffic shall be maintained and kept in good condition and repair by the authority. Each such project shall also be policed and operated by such force of police, toll-takers, and other operating employees as the authority may in its discretion employ.

     (b) All public or private property damaged or destroyed in carrying out the powers granted by this chapter shall be restored or repaired and placed in its original condition as nearly as practicable or adequate compensation made therefor out of funds provided under the authority of this chapter.

     (c) All counties, cities, towns, townships, and other political subdivisions and all public agencies and commissions of the state, notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, are authorized and empowered to lease, lend, grant, or convey to the authority at its request upon such terms and conditions as the proper authorities of such counties, cities, towns, townships, other political subdivisions or public agencies and commissions of the state may deem reasonable and fair and without the necessity for an advertisement, order of court, or other action of formality, other than the regular and formal action of the authorities concerned, any real property owned by any such municipality or governmental subdivision which may be necessary or convenient to the effectuation of the authorized purposes of the authority under this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1951, c.281, s.18; Acts 1957, c.281, s.1. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.6, SEC.17; Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.251; Acts 1981, P.L.41, SEC.56; P.L.109-1983, SEC.24; P.L.32-2021, SEC.19.