HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving detour agreement with Iowa DOT Temporary I-35 RESOLUTION NO. 22-470
RESOLUTION APPROVING DETOUR AGREEMENT WITH IOWA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION (IOWA DOT) FOR TEMPORARY I-35 DETOUR ROUTES
DURING EMERGENCY CLOSURE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, a proactive agreement to outline approved routes for detouring traffic from
portions of Interstate 35 for short-term incidents would not exceed 48 hours in length, and would
be for incidents such as crash, fire, flood, toxic air quality, a potential explosion and/or explosion
that make portions of Interstate 35 unsuitable for travelers; and,
WHEREAS, the detour agreement would be in effect for up to five years and may be
canceled by either parry at any time. The installation and maintenance of the detour signs will be
performed by the Iowa DOT; and,
WHEREAS, Engineers from the City and Iowa DOT will jointly inspect the proposed
routes to assure structural and operational adequacy and determine any appropriate measures that
need to be taken to accommodate the detoured traffic, should the detours ever be utilized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Detour Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Interstate 35 is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of August, 2022.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of August, 2022.