Approval is requested to execute a contract with Shannon, Strobel and Weaver \n \n Constructors and Engineers, Inc., to construct a 12 foot right turn lane along \n \n Beaver Run Road in the length of 220' + from the northbound off-ramp of \n \n Manchester Expressway east to the existing right turn lane for Flat Rock Road \n \n in an amount not to exceed $46,558.00.
Approval
Approved
Background
Gateway Road and the J.R. Allen Parkway is being improved to accept the
increased traffic produced by the new Gateway Road Walmart. The Zoning
Ordinance for this development defined the improvements to be completed by the
Walmart development which is being constructed. A review of the surrounding
roadways identified the need for two additional improvements.
Analysis
The Georgia DOT recommended that we extend a right turn lane along Beaver Run
Road from the northbound off-ramp of Manchester Expressway to the existing
right turn lane for Flat Rock Road. This will allow a constant right turn from
the off-ramp for vehicles turning right to Flat Rock Road without having to
wait to get into the thru traffic lane. This will have a significant impact on
reducing back up on this ramp and improve driver safety. Shannon Strobel and
Weaver Constructors and Engineers, Inc., already has the necessary DOT permits
to work on Beaver Run Road (US 80) and are able to start this work
immediately.
Financial Considerations
Funding for this improvement is available in CIP Project 50324 Road
Improvements.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
Legal Considerations
This action requires an approval by Council.
Recommendations/ Actions
Approve the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract for the above described work with Shannon, Storobel and Weaver
Constructors and Engineers, Inc.
- Street Lighting & Rt Turn Lane - Gateway Project.pdf
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SHANNON, STROBEL
AND WEAVER CONSTRUCTORS AND ENGINEERS, INC., TO CONSTRUCT A RIGHT TURN LANE
ALONG BEAVER RUN ROAD FROM THE NORTHBOUND OFF-RAMP OF MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY
EAST TO THE EXISTING RIGHT TURN LANE FOR FLAT ROCK ROAD IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $46,558.00.
WHEREAS, the traffic along Gateway Road will increase significantly
with the opening of the Walmart development requiring this road segment be
provided with street lighting for safety reasons; and,
WHEREAS, the Georgia Department of Transportation recommended to the
City for the existing right turn lane along the eastbound lanes of Beaver Run
Road turning into Flat Rock Road be extended back to the northbound off-ramp of
Manchester Expressway to aide in reducing traffic congestion; and,
WHEREAS, Shannon, Strobel and Weaver Constructors and Engineers, Inc.,
is already performing paving work with approved permits from the Georgia
Department of Transportation that allows them to begin work immediately; and,
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department reviewed this improvement and
recommends execution of said work.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract with
Shannon, Strobel and Weaver Constructors and Engineers, Inc., to construct a
right turn lane along Beaver Run Road from the northbound off ramp of the
Manchester Expressway east to the existing right turn lane for Flat Rock Road
in an amount not to exceed $46,558.00.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the
_________day of _____________, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative