SUBJECT
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Adopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Wilder Road (near Lakeland). ($412.90 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 Wilder Road. In researching the request, staff discovered that some commercial truck drivers are utilizing Wilder Road to travel between US Highway 98 North and Socrum Loop Road North. Commercial trucks cannot easily navigate this roadway, which are residential in nature. Furthermore, commercial truck traffic has already been restricted on Socrum Loop Road North. The Roads & Drainage Division proposes to restrict through commercial vehicles along Wilder Road to encourage truck traffic to use US Highway 98 North 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 Wilder 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 Wilder Road. Estimated cost of installation of the signs is $412.90.
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