SUBJECT
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Adopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Evenhouse Road and Experiment Station Road (near Lake Alfred). ($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 Evenhouse Road. In researching the request, staff discovered that some commercial truck drivers are utilizing Evenhouse Road and Experiment Station Road to travel from US Highway 17/92 to County Road 557 (Buena Vista Drive), thereby avoiding traveling through the City of Lake Alfred. Commercial trucks cannot easily navigate this area, which is narrow in certain segments, and mostly residential in nature.
The Roads & Drainage Division proposes to restrict thru commercial vehicles along Evenhouse Road and Experiment Station Road, to encourage truck traffic to use US Highway 17/92 and County Road 557 (Buena Vista Drive), 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 Evenhouse Road and Experiment Station 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 Evenhouse Road and Experiment Station Road. 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