2014-0044
INTRODUCED BY: PAUL J. HOGAN, PE, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
CAROLYN K. SCHEXNAYDRE, COUNCILWOMAN-AT-LARGE, DIVISION A
RESOLUTION NO. 6067
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A resolution requesting the Louisiana Legislative Delegation to take the necessary steps needed to expedite the process required to have the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development construct the fly over ramp off eastbound Highway 90 connecting to northbound I-310 identified as Project I-8 in the I-49 Study to Identify Interim Improvements for Safety and Efficiency.
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WHEREAS, eastbound Highway 90 traffic travelling to northbound I-310 must currently negotiate two traffic signals near I-310 costing time and money and is an inconvenience and safety hazard to the travelling public; and,
WHEREAS, the fly over ramp will eliminate the need for the existing traffic signal which allows the eastbound Highway 90 traffic to cross westbound Highway 90; and,
WHEREAS, the elimination of this signal on westbound Highway 90 will save motorist time and money along with eliminating an inconvenience of motorist travelling westbound on Highway 90 increasing safety; and,
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Council adopted Resolution No. 5607 on January 5, 2009, requesting the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development construct a fly over ramp off eastbound Highway 90 connecting to northbound I-310; and,
WHEREAS, on February 11, 2009, Representative Gary L. Smith, Jr. forwarded a letter to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development strongly supporting the Council's request for the construction of a fly over ramp off eastbound Highway 90 to northbound I-310; and,
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Council strongly desires for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to construct the fly over ramp off eastbound Highway 90 connecting to northbound I-310 identified as Project I-8 in the I-49 Study to Identify Interim Improvements for Safety and Efficiency....
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