Jonesboro committee approves ARDOT traffic-signal agreement for Forest Hill and Parker Road intersections
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Summary
The Public Works Committee approved forwarding a traffic-control device agreement from the Arkansas Department of Transportation to the full City Council to install a new signal at Highway 1B & Forest Hill Road and replace the signal at Highway 1B & Parker Road. A resident asked who will maintain the signals; the chair said the city will maintain them and provide electricity after installation.
The Jonesboro Public Works Committee considered a traffic-control device agreement received from the Arkansas Department of Transportation to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Highway 1B and Forest Hill Road and to replace the existing signal at Highway 1B and Parker Road.
The chair read the agreement summary and moved to forward it; the committee recorded a second and a voice approval. The chair stated the mayor and city clerk are authorized to execute the agreement.
Resident Patty Lack (who provided her address for the record) asked whether the highway department or the city would maintain the signals after installation. The chair answered, "Once they get it up, we always maintain the signals and provide electricity for the signals." That exchange clarified that the installing agency will handle installation and the city will be responsible for ongoing maintenance and power.
The committee used voice ballots; the chair reported the item would be forwarded to the full City Council for final action.
