HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - U.S. Highway 69 Detour Agreement with IDOT RESOLUTION NO. 15-611
RESOLUTION APPROVING U.S. HIGHWAY 69 DETOUR AGREEMENT WITH
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in 2016, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) plans to replace the
Keigley Branch Bridge which is approximately five miles north of Ada Hayden Heritage Park; and,
WHEREAS, the work is tentatively scheduled from May through November 2016, and in
order to complete the project, a portion of Highway 69 must be closed; and,
WHEREAS, IDOT will be using Interstate 35 as a detour,but need to use 13th Street to get
from Grand Avenue (U.S. 69)to I-35; and,
WHEREAS,the traffic control and detour route will be maintained by the IDOT during the
detour period.,and engineers from the City and IDOT will jointly inspect the route to determine the
existing condition of the roadway surface, base, shoulders, and structures prior to the detour; and,
WHEREAS, upon completion of the work, the IDOT will be responsible for restoring the
roadways to at least the previous condition or making appropriate compensation to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the U.S. Highway 69 Detour Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of October, 2015.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 131h day of October, 2015.