2019-0066
INTRODUCED BY: WILLIAM BILLY WOODRUFF, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
RESOLUTION NO.
Title
A resolution requesting the Department of Transportation and Development construct a left turn lane at 14841 Highway 90 in Paradis to protect residents and those traveling through the area and to improve traffic flow.
Body
WHEREAS, U. S. Highway 90 is a very heavily traveled roadway and the main thoroughfare through the commercial district of St. Charles Parish; and,
WHEREAS, numerous accidents have occurred on this undivided stretch of highway; and,
WHEREAS, making a left turn near the Dollar General store is currently prohibited; and,
WHEREAS, a left turning lane would allow motorists to safely turn at 14841 Highway 90 which will improve the traffic flow and decrease congestion in the area; and,
WHEREAS, adequate right-of-way exists to accommodate a left turn lane with no additional land acquisition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL, do hereby request that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development construct a left turn lane at 14841 Highway 90 in Paradis to protect residents and those traveling through the area and to improve traffic flow.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Senator Gary L. Smith, Jr., Representative Gregory A. Miller, Department of Transportation & Development Secretary Dr. Shawn D. Wilson, Department of Transportation & Development District Engineer Administrator Chris G. Morvant, Department of Transportation & Development Administration District Operations Manager Scott G. Boyle, and Department of Transportation & Development Area Engineer Nelson Capote, asking for their assistance in this regard.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the resolution was declared adopted this day of , 2019, to become effective five (5) days after public...
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