AGENDA DATE: 10/10/2018
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Miller School Road (Route 635) and Owensville Road (Route 676) Through-Truck Restrictions
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request for Through-truck restrictions on Miller School Road (Route 635) and Owensville Road (Route 676)
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Graham, Gast-Bray, McDermott
PRESENTER (S): Kevin McDermott
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Over the past few years, as the frequency of large trucks using rural county roads has increased, the safety concerns on roads that are potentially unsuitable for this type of traffic has also grown. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Albemarle County staff, County Supervisors, Police, and Fire and Rescue have all been dealing with issues related to this on a frequent basis. Supervisors Mallek, McKeel, and Palmer have requested staff to examine this issue as it relates to the rural areas in the western portion of the County and specifically to Miller School Road (Route 635) and Owensville Road (Route 678). Similarly, Albemarle County staff and VDOT have received requests from numerous property owners living on and near these roads requesting an evaluation of the appropriateness of heavy and long vehicles. Public information meetings have been held with residents in the Batesville and Garth Road areas to discuss issues and concerns related to this.
On January 2, 2018, the Board authorized funding for a study to evaluate potential Through Truck Restrictions on Owensville and Miller School Roads. On Owensville Road (Route 678), the potential restriction would extend from Ivy Road (US 250) to Garth Road (Route 614). On Miller School Road (Route 635), the potential restriction would extend from Plank Road (Route 692) to Rockfish Gap Turnpike (US 250).
The process for assessing and approving a through truck restriction in Albemarle County is outlined in the "County of Albemarle a...
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