HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 2001-89Suggested by:
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-89
Mayor Williams
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA SUPPORTING
HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE STERLING HIGHWAY (MP42-60) TO REDUCE
SAFETY HAZARDS THAT CREATE UNDUE RISK OF INJURY AND ROAD CLOSURES
ON A VITAL LINK FOR THE WESTERN PART OF THE KENAI PENINSULA.
WHEREAS, the Sterling Highway is a critical transportation link for the residents of
Kenai; and
WHEREAS, although significant improvements have been made to much of this
heavily traveled highway, the portion from Mile 42-60 has yet to receive significant
improvements and contains many dangerous sections of curved, narrow road; and
WHEREAS, the dangers from the narrow road in this section are compounded by
poor sight distances on numerous side roads and driveways; and
WHEREAS, some materials transported on this highway are of such a nature that
vehicle accidents could result in long closures of the highway; and
WHEREAS, a new highway route would solve these problems, but that project is
moving more slowly than anticipated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA:
Section 1. The Kenai City Council urges the Alaska Department of Transportation
and Public Facilities to undertake improvements to Mile 42-60 of the Sterling
Highway to reduce safety hazards created by the poor condition of the road, the
inadequate road width, tight curves and poor sight distances for side roads and
driveways. Improving these conditions will reduce the risk of serious accidents and
road closures until a new route for the Sterling Highway through this area can be
chosen and constructed.
Section 2. The Kenai City Council strongly requests that these improvements be
raised to the highest priority since it appears several years will pass before
construction of an alternate route.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of
November, 2001.
ATTEST:
'~hery}~?~dilla, Acting City
clerk
(11/15/01) kh