Section 358-A. Acquisition of real property by the authority

On assuming
  jurisdiction of a thruway section or connection or any part thereof,  or
  of  a  highway connection, the authority may from time to time determine
  what real property is necessary for the  construction,  improvement  and
  operation of such thruway section or connection or part thereof, or of a
  highway  connection,  in  addition  to  real  property acquired or to be
  acquired by the state, and thereupon may acquire such real  property  by
  condemnation  pursuant  to the condemnation law. The authority may also,
  and in any case, acquire real property in the name of the state by  deed
  and  may  pay  such  price  therefor  as  shall be agreed with the owner
  thereof.