SUBJECT
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Adopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Lebanon Road and Tennessee Road (near Lakeland). ($616.01 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
Polk County Roads & Drainage received an internal request from our Roadway Maintenance section to post No Thru Trucks signs on Lebanon Road and Tennessee Road. In researching the request, the Roads & Drainage Division discovered that some commercial truck drivers who miss the turn on County Road 542 (Old Tampa Highway) at Highland Street West are utilizing Lebanon Road and Tennessee Road to find their way back to County Road 542 (Old Tampa Highway). Commercial trucks cannot easily navigate these roadways, which are residential in nature. The Roads & Drainage Division proposes to restrict thru commercial vehicles along Lebanon Road and Tennessee Road to encourage truck traffic to use County Road 542 (Old Tampa Highway) or Highland Street West, 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 Lebanon Road and Tennessee Road 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 Lebanon Road and Tennessee Road. Estimated cost for installation of the signs is $616.01.
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