SUBJECT
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Adopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Denton Avenue (near Auburndale). ($250.66 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
Polk County Roads & Drainage received an internal request to post No Thru Trucks signs on Denton Avenue. In researching the request, the Roads & Drainage Division discovered that some commercial truck drivers are utilizing Denton Avenue to travel from State Road 559 (Berkley Road) to the Saddle Creek Corporation warehouse off of Moss Road East, and vice-versa. Commercial trucks cannot easily navigate this roadway, which is residential in nature. The Roads & Drainage Division proposes to restrict thru commercial vehicles along Denton Avenue to encourage truck traffic to use State Road 559 (Berkley Road) and County Road 546 (Dixie Highway), rather than traveling through a residential area.
FS 316.008 allows local governments to prohibit or regulate the use of certain roadways by any class or kind of traffic found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic. Based on staff research, it was determined that postings of “No Thru Trucks” for Denton Avenue will benefit the residents in the area, as well as the traveling public, by restricting commercial traffic.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board adopt the associated Resolution to establish truck restrictions for Denton Avenue. Estimated cost for installation of the signs is $250.66.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding is budgeted in the FY 21/22 Transportation Millage Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Amy J. Gregory, P.E.
Traffic Manager
(863) 535-2200
Jay M. Jarvis, P.E.
Roads & Drainage Division Director
(863) 535-2200