(9)(a)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 10/03/2018
- Title:
- Speed Limit Reduction Along Interstate 45 During Construction
- Submitted For:
- Doug Kneupper
- Submitted By:
- Doug Kneupper, Transportation and Planning
- Department:
- Transportation and Planning
Information
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
At the request of TxDOT, consider approval of an ordinance reducing the speed limit along Interstate 45 during construction.
BACKGROUND
To create safer working conditions and facilitate the full reconstruction of Interstate 45; TxDOT is requesting a reduction in the speed limits along the roadway. The speed limit reductions will involve the following:
Main lanes from the north city limit (Dickinson Bayou) to the south city limit (Demontrond dealership) - reduce from 65 mph to 55 mph
Frontage roads from the north city limits to the south city limits - reduce from 55 mph to 45 mph
Upon completion of Interstate 45 construction, the speed limits for the main lanes and frontage roads will revert back to 65 mph and 55 mph respectively.
Main lanes from the north city limit (Dickinson Bayou) to the south city limit (Demontrond dealership) - reduce from 65 mph to 55 mph
Frontage roads from the north city limits to the south city limits - reduce from 55 mph to 45 mph
Upon completion of Interstate 45 construction, the speed limits for the main lanes and frontage roads will revert back to 65 mph and 55 mph respectively.