HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1825 - 25 MPH Speed Limit for Interurban Avenue South Improvements (South 143rd Street and Fort Dent Way)City of Tukwila
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Resolution No. 1825
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A 25 MPH SPEED
LIMIT ON INTERURBAN AVENUE SOUTH BETWEEN
SOUTH 143RD STREET AND FORT DENT WAY FOR THE
DURATION OF THE STREET RECONSTRUCTION PERIOD.
WHEREAS, street reconstruction work on Interurban Avenue South is expected
to last for more than one year, potentially affecting the safety of motorists,
pedestrians, and construction workers; and
WHEREAS, establishing a 25 MPH speed limit will facilitate safety needed for the
detours, roadway surface work, reduced lane widths, lane changes, and confined
spaces; and
WHEREAS, the 25 MPH construction speed limit will be removed with completion of
the construction and acceptance of the work;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The speed limit on Interurban Avenue South between South 143rd Street and
Fort Dent Way shall be 25 MPH for the duration of the construction period.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this 'IH day of ri1 ay , 2014.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flahe6y, MMC, City Clerk tie'Seaan Quinn, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk: 14 -� 0-19'
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number: ;
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