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Facility manager raises truck-access concerns; board refers Columbia Avenue signage to engineering
Summary
A facility manager told the board that 30–40 daily trucks cannot reach his warehouse because of a 'no truck' sign; staff agreed to review and replace the sign and the board referred the matter to engineering for follow-up.
A facility manager for Fory Brothers Transit Warehouseing told the Hammond City board that drivers attempting to reach his Field Street facility encounter a 'no truck' sign at Columbia Avenue and 165th and regularly call the facility when they cannot find a route.
"We get about 30 to 40 trucks a day coming in and out of there," the facility manager said, describing repeated calls from drivers routed incorrectly by GPS and brokers. He asked whether signage could be changed to clarify that local deliveries are allowed while through trucks are prohibited.
Staff said the city previously deployed a set of signs designating 'through trucks prohibited' and that the existing sign (an older symbol of a truck with a line through it) could be replaced. Dean Button and others said engineering would inspect the intersection and replace or reinstall signage to make the restriction and enforcement clear.
The board moved and seconded a referral to engineering for follow-up; the motion carried by voice vote. Staff committed to coordinate with police and fire departments and to return with recommended signage and placement to reduce driver confusion.
The board did not adopt an ordinance or formal regulatory change; the action recorded was a referral for administrative follow-up by engineering staff.
