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RESOLUTION NO. R2011-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON TO DESIGNATE THE LOOP 288 PROJECT
WEST OF IH-35 (FROM IH-35 TO IH-35W) TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, US 380 and the existing portion of East Loop 288 are at capacity with Loop
288 carrying over 25,000 vehicles daily; and
WHEREAS, due to the fact that one of the priority transportation issues for the City of
Denton at this time is the movement of traffic between IH-35 and Loop 288 on the east side of
Denton; and
WHEREAS, reducing any percentage of truclc traffic from this area will increase safety;
and
WHEREAS, the construction of Loop 288 on the west is lcey to mitigating this situation
and relieving congestion and conflicts that currently occur in the retail areas along this roadway;
and
WHEREAS, with the Loop 288 Extension in place, trucks would have an option to use
northern Loop 288 to help east/west truclc traffic and thus avoid the urbanized areas in the City
of Denton; and
WHEREAS, this facility will be designated and operate as a controlled access facility;
and
WHEREAS, establishing this connection between IH-35W and IH-35 will allow trucks to
avoid the more developed areas and congested interchanges, which will benefit both truck traffic
and local traffic; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCII, OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Denton supports the Loop 288 extension
west of IH-35 to be designated as on-system.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Denton strongly supports and urges the
Texas Department of Transportation to act favorably in considering Loop 288 to be designated a
State Highway.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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AP OVED S TO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
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PROJECT LOCATION
PROPOSED LQOP 288
WEST OF IH-35;FROM IH-35 TO IH-35W
DENTON COUNTY