Bill > A04788

This bill mandates a comprehensive study of the potential completion of New York State Route 878 (Nassau Expressway) in Nassau and Queens counties. The New York State Department of Transportation is required to conduct an in-depth investigation in collaboration with multiple agencies, including the Department of Motor Vehicles, New York City Department of Transportation, local police agencies, and local government representatives. The study must evaluate the costs of completing the expressway construction, drawing from historical plans dating back to the 1940s, including works by Robert Moses and various transportation planning documents. Specific areas of focus include design and safety of entrance and exit ramps, total project cost, construction duration, potential impact on local traffic patterns, and available federal highway safety funding. The department is authorized to hold hearings as part of this study and must submit a detailed report with recommendations to key stakeholders, including the governor, local assembly and senate members, county executives, and borough presidents within one year of the bill's effective date. The bill is set to automatically expire and be repealed one and a half years after taking effect, ensuring a time-limited focused investigation of the Nassau Expressway project.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4788