New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chapter IV - Highways
Subchapter B - Work Permits on State Highways, State-owned Bridges and Culverts
Part 131 - Accommodation Of Utilities Within State Highway Right-of-way
Section 131.10 - Lighting
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
Lighting facilities and appurtenances when installed within the rights-of-way shall be in accordance with the following:
(a) On highways with no control of access, non-breakaway lighting supports shall be located as prescribed in section 131.8 of this Part. Such supports will be considered fixed objects when determining an appropriate clear zone.
(b) Breakaway light supports may be located within the appropriate clear zone, deflection zone or area, and the runout area of guiderail systems, with department consent and approval.
(c) Underground conduit and other related appurtenances for highway lighting shall be located both vertically and horizontally in a manner appropriate for the highway. In general, longitudinal installations directly between lighting supports are permissible, and exceptions to depth of bury prescribed by section 131.9 of this Part may be approved.
