HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC-08-31-87-03 I465/431 Constr A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
IN SUPPORT OF RECONSTRUCTION WORK
AT THE INTERSECTION OF I465 AND SR 431
WHEREAS, THe Indiana Department of Highways has announced improvements
to be made regarding the interchange at 1-465 and S.R. 43] and
WHEREAS, said improvements include added left-hand turn lanes; improve-
ments to three of the four interchange ramps; an added travel lane on
northbound SoR. 43],lengthening the existing taper at the S.R. 43]
northbound ramp from 86th Street to the eastbound ramp at 1-465; and
modifications to existing traffic signals and
WHEREAS construction is slated to begin in the Spring of ]988.with
all major construction completed that year and
WHEREAS the Indiana Department of Highways realizes the interchange at
1-465 and S.R. 43] is a high-accident, high-volume interchange and a
cloverleaf may be a better solution but is not'possible at this time
due to funding restrictions and
WHEREAS the proposed construction will allow 70% more traffic tO be able
to conveniently move through the interchange
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of
Carmel hereby endorses said plans by the Indiana Department of Highways
for the improvement of the interchange at 1-465 and S.R. 43! and encourages
the speedy implementation and completion of said construction.
Approved this J/
APPROVED;
ATTEST: ~ane~[~ Reiman, May~r
Bar~hv .1. H/a~c~6ck. Clerk-Treasurer