The department may (1) acquire property; (2) exercise the power of eminent domain; (3) take immediate possession of real property, or any interest in real property under a declaration of taking or by other lawful means; (4) acquire rights-of-way for present or future use; (5) control access to highways; (6) regulate roadside development; (7) preserve and maintain the scenic beauty along state highways; (8) dispose of property acquired for highway purposes; (9) accept and dispose of federal funds or property available for highway construction, maintenance, or equipment; (10) enter into contracts or agreements relating to highways with the federal government, municipalities, a political subdivision, or with a foreign government, if the contract is approved by the federal government; (11) establish, levy, and collect tolls, fees, charges, and rentals for the use of state roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, crossings, and causeways; (12) award and administer grants authorized by appropriation by the legislature; and (13) exercise any other power necessary to carry out the purpose of AS 19.05 - AS 19.25.
Alaska Legal Code