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NY S00555

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Little

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Highway Law Section 231 to add requirements for the state transportation commissioner regarding bridges with structural defects or safety concerns
  • Requires the commissioner to establish and implement an emergency plan for rerouting traffic when a bridge closure becomes necessary
  • Emergency plan must include assistance for drivers and affected communities impacted by bridge closures
  • Bridge defects and safety concerns must be determined in accordance with the Uniform Code of Bridge Inspection established under Highway Law Section 232
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Directs the commissioner of transportation, upon a finding that a bridge has consistent defects and/or safety concerns, to establish and implement an emergency plan for the drivers and the communities that would be affected if such bridge closes for repairs.

Last Action

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

1/5/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/5/2011

Full Bill Text

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