HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2010-122CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-122
A RESOLUTION APPROVING
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY "ALL -WAY" STOPS
ON DUNKIRK LANE BETWEEN CSAH 6 AND MEDINA ROAD
IF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS WARRANT UPON CLOSURE OF CSAH 101
WHEREAS, the volume of traffic will likely increase significantly on Dunkirk Lane with the
closure of CSAH 101 for constriction on June 14, 2010; and
WHEREAS, there may not be adequate gaps in traffic for entering vehicles to access Dunkirk
Lane, especially during peak traffic periods; and
WHEREAS, temporary all -way stops at logical locations may provide for gaps in traffic on
Dunkirk Lane during the closure of CSAH 101 and may deter traffic from using Dunkirk Lane as a
bypass to the closure on CSAH 101; and
WHEREAS, the temporary all -way stops would be removed upon the resumption of normal
traffic patterns once CSAH 101 is reopened to traffic; and
WHEREAS, to improve safety and reduce the potential for accidents, the Public Works
Department and Police Department support the installation of temporary all -way stops at
intersections on Dunkirk Lane between CSAH 6 and Medina Road if conditions warrant based on
traffic volume and speed changes, increases in accidents and significant delay to side street traffic.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA That the Public Works Department is authorized to install "All -
Way" stops on Dunkirk Lane between CSAH 6 and Medina Road if traffic conditions warrant upon
closure of CSAH 101.
Approved this I It" day of May, 2010.