SUBJECT
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Adopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Adams Barn Road and Lake Mattie Road (near Auburndale). ($972.71 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
Polk County Roads & Drainage recently received a request from an area resident to restrict commercial trucks on Adams Barn Road. In researching the request, staff discovered that some commercial truck drivers are utilizing Adams Barn Road and Lake Mattie Road to travel between Interstate 4 and US Highway 92. These roads are narrow, mostly residential in nature, and are not conducive to commercial truck traffic. The Roads & Drainage Division proposes to restrict through commercial vehicles along Adams Barn Road and Lake Mattie Road to encourage truck traffic to use Berkley Road or the Polk Parkway to travel between Interstate 4 and US Highway 92.
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 Adams Barn Road and Lake Mattie 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 Adams Barn Road and Lake Mattie Road. Estimated cost of installation of the signs is $972.71.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted in the FY 25/26 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