SUBJECT
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Adopt a Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on T S Wilson Road and Lake Reedy Boulevard South (near Frostproof). ($272.21 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 Lake Reedy Boulevard South. In researching the request, staff discovered that some commercial truck drivers are utilizing T S Wilson Road and Lake Reedy Boulevard South to travel from the Lowe’s warehouse facility on T S Wilson Road to County Road 630 and State Road 60. Commercial trucks cannot easily navigate Lake Reedy Boulevard South, which is narrow, winding and mostly residential in nature.
The Roads & Drainage Division proposes to restrict thru commercial vehicles along T S Wilson Road from the Lowe’s warehouse to Lake Reedy Boulevard South and along Lake Reedy Boulevard south from T S Wilson Road to Blue Jordan Road, to encourage truck traffic to use State Road 17 and County Road 630, 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 T S Wilson Road and Lake Reedy Boulevard South 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 T S Wilson Road and Lake Reedy Boulevard South. Estimated cost for installation of the signs is $272.21.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted in the FY 23/24 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