SUBJECT
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Adopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Kalogridis Road (near Haines City). ($171.01 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
Polk County Roads & Drainage received a request from an area resident to post No Thru Trucks signs on Kalogridis Road. In researching the request, staff discovered that some commercial truck drivers are utilizing Kalogridis Road to travel from Hinson Avenue to Johnson Avenue and vice versa. Commercial trucks cannot easily navigate this roadway, which is residential in nature, with several 90-degree turns. The Roads & Drainage Division proposes to restrict thru commercial vehicles along Kalogridis Road, to encourage truck traffic to use Power Line 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 Kalogridis 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 Kalogridis Road. Estimated cost for installation of the signs is $171.01.
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