HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0788 (2)in the Brawley School Road area. lie said the work would help to alleviate traffic congestion
problems until major repairs, identified in the Transportation Improvement Program, could be
accomplished. Mr. Johnson said the Doolie Road work had been requested by the school system for
Lake Norman High School, and "small urban funds" would pay the costs. He said the work would
create one crossroads and traffic light making the school area safer.
Department of Transportation Board Member Johnson said attractive and interesting road
segments throughout the state had been designated as scenic byways. He suggested that Highway 21,
from the Mecklenburg County line through Iredell County and into Virginia be designated as a scenic
byway, and he requested support for the proposal. He said the state had criteria that had to be met,
but the designation wouldn't cost anything. Mr. Johnson said there would be some regulations or
limitations regarding billboards; however, the designation would not impede development.
FF0_T_1_0_'q by Commissioner Steve Johnson to adopt the following two resolutions.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AND DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
TO
WIDEN A PART OF SR 1100 (BRAWLEY SCHOOL ROAD) AND
RELOCATE A PORTION OF SR 1303 (PERTH ROAD) TO IMPROVE
THE INTERSECTION OF NC 150, SR 1303, AND SR 1180 (DOOLIE ROAD)
INIREDELL COUNTY
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation and Division of
Highways proposes to:
Item #1 ($250 000.00): Widen SR 1100 (Brawley School Road) from two
lanes to three lanes from the entrance to Morrison
Plantation in a south-westerly direction to the
intersection of SR 1179 (Oak Tree Road), a
distance of 0.57 miles.
Item #2($150,000.00): Relocate a portion of SR 1303 (Perth Road) to
improve the intersection of SR 1303, NC 150, and
SR 1180 (Doolie Road) to accommodate
signalization.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners,
the official governing body of Iredell County, North Carolina, hereby authorizes the North Carolina
Department of Transportation and Division of Highways to improve SR 1100 (Brawley School Road)
from the Morrison Plantation entrance to SR 1179 (Oak Tree Road) and relocate a portion of SR 1303
(Perth Road) to improve the Intersection of SR 1303, NC 150, and SR 1180 (Doolie Road).
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF HIGHWAY 21
AS A PART OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA'S
SCENIC BYWAYS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has established a Scenic
Byway Program to designate interesting and beautiful segments of North Carolina's highway system;
and
WHEREAS, the segments of Highway 21 located within Iredell County's governmental
jurisdiction offer many scenic vistas; and
WHEREAS, the recognition and designation of Highway 21 as a Scenic Byway would be a
source of pride and encourage visitation from citizens within this great county, state and nation; and