SUBJECT
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Adopt a Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Eagle Lake Loop Road and Gerber Dairy Road (near Eagle Lake). ($761.22 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
Polk County Roads & Drainage recently received a request from the City of Eagle Lake to restrict commercial trucks on Eagle Lake Loop Road. In researching the request, staff discovered that some commercial truck drivers are utilizing Eagle Lake Loop Road to travel between US Highway 17 and County Road 655 (Rifle Range Road). Commercial trucks cannot easily navigate these roadways, which are residential in nature. The Roads & Drainage Division proposes to restrict through commercial vehicles along Eagle Lake Loop Road and Gerber Dairy Road to encourage truck traffic to use US Highway 17 and County Road 655 (Rifle Range Road), rather than travel 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 Eagle Lake Loop Road and Gerber Dairy 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 Eagle Lake Loop Road and Gerber Dairy Road. Estimated cost for installation of the signs is $761.22.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted in the FY 24/25 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