Title
Resolution Notifying of Removal of an Existing Median Island on Guilford College Road and the Newly Constructed Jamestown Parkway
Body
Department: Transportation
Council District: 5
Public Hearing: NA
Advertising Date/By: NA
Contact 1 and Phone: Adam Fischer 373-2861
Contact 2 and Phone: Stephen Carter 333-6879
PURPOSE:
This resolution is to notify City Council that NC Department of Transportation is planning to remove an existing median traffic island on Guilford College Road and the newly constructed Jamestown Parkway.
BACKGROUND:
Article 1 of Chapter 135 of North Carolina General Statutes requires the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to inform all municipalities and/or counties affected by a planned transportation project that is in excess of $150,000. In accordance with the statute, this resolution is to notify the City that the NCDOT is proposing to participate in the following project within the City of Greensboro:
Removal of the existing median traffic island, located on Guilford College Road (SR 1546), and the newly constructed Jamestown Parkway. This removal will provide a full access opening, improving the traffic flow at this intersection, and will improve the safety of the traveling public by relieving congestion at the adjoining intersection.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This is an NCDOT project and will not impact the City of Greensboro budget.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Transportation Department recommends and requests approval of the attached resolution acknowledging that City Council is fully aware of this project.
COMMITTEE ACTION: This item was referred to Council by the Infrastructure Committee.