17. The object of the Authority shall be:(a) the study of any projected autoroutes and related works which may be assigned to it at any time by the Gouvernement;
(b) the preparation of plans and specifications for any projected autoroutes, connecting highways, improvements and all related works, upon order of the Gouvernement;
(c) the construction of autoroutes, connecting highways, improvements and all related works, upon order of the Gouvernement;
(d) the administration of autoroutes;
(e) the carrying out of the necessary maintenance and repair work to preserve the autoroutes in good condition;
(f) the adoption of regulations respecting such highways;
(g) the employment of constables to ensure compliance with the law and regulations respecting such highways.