N.J. Stat. Ann. § 27:7-28

When such owner, tenant, or public utility desires to open a highway before the expiration of the time prescribed by section 27:7-26 of this title, application shall be made to the commissioner for permission so to do and permission may be granted, upon such terms as the commissioner shall prescribe. Permission shall not be limited to public utility companies but may be granted to any such owner or tenant subject to the provisions of this chapter.