A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to work zone safety on bridges.

Section 1. Subchapter one of chapter one of title 19 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 19-156 to read as follows:

§19-156 Work zone safety on bridges. a. For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

1. "Bridge" shall mean a span that includes a roadway for use by motor vehicles, that is located above another surface.

2. "Work zone" shall mean a location where workers are engaged in a stationary operation that exceeds four hours in duration and which is not predominantly separated from traffic by a temporary concrete or other rigid barrier system.

b. On or before January 1, 2015, the commissioner shall conduct a review of guidelines and best practices with regard to work zone safety on bridges that are under the jurisdiction of the department. A written report detailing such guidelines and best practices shall be submitted to the speaker of the council and posted on the department's website upon completion.

§ 2. This local law shall take effect immediately upon enactment into law.

LS 556/2014

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