Requires independent engineer to review State transportation projects in certain circumstances.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) to hire an independent engineer when a safety dispute arises between the DOT and the contractor working on a state transportation project. The independent engineer, defined as a professional unaffiliated with the DOT or contractor, must investigate all safety concerns raised by either party and assess the project for additional safety risks. It directly affects DOT projects involving public highways or transportation systems where safety disagreements occur between the state and contractors. The bill mandates this review process to address safety issues objectively, without specifying outcomes or advocating for the policy.