R2023-34 Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with the State of Illinois for Improvements to IL 121 (Mt.Zion Road) from its Intersection with US 36 to the Edge of City Limits, City Project 2022-15, Section No. 22-00215-00-TL

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3. EVERGREEN COURT TO U.S. 36 (FAP 323): Mill and resurface the existing variable edge- to-edge pavement width, providing for two 12-foot wide through traffic lanes in each direction, 14-foot wide and variable left turn lanes and retaining the variable width concrete medians (where present) and concrete curb and gutter; mill and resurface the existing 12-foot and variable right turn lanes; improve existing traffic signals and improve curb ramps to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (where applicable) at the intersections of FAP 320 (IL 121) with Aldi Drive, Prosperity Drive and Maryland Street. 4. INTERSECTION OF IL 121 (FAP 320) WITH U.S. 36 (FAP 323) AND AIRPORT ROAD: Mill and resurface the existing variable width pavement, retaining existing concrete curbs, concrete islands and variable width grassed medians as well as variable width hot-mix asphalt and aggregate shoulders; provide two 12-foot wide through traffic lanes in each direction of U.S. 36; provide a 12-foot wide left turn lane from eastbound U.S. 36 onto Airport Road; provide two 12-foot wide right turn lanes from eastbound U.S. 36 onto Mount Zion Road (IL 121); provide a 12-foot wide left turn lane from westbound U.S. 36 onto Mount Zion Road (IL 121); improve existing traffic signals at the intersections of FAP 320 (IL 121)with U.S. 36 and Airport Road. 5. AIRPORT ROAD RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS: In coordination with the City of Decatur and Decatur and Eastern Illinois Railroad as part of an upcoming Grade Crossing Protection Fund (GCPF) project immediately north of U.S. 36 (AAR/DOT No. 154 635E), widen the existing concrete median and retain the existing at-grade railroad crossing surface; mill and resurface the existing variable width hot-mix asphalt pavement, retaining two 11-foot wide southbound traffic lanes, an 11-foot wide and variable left-turn lane and providing for an 18-foot and variable northbound traffic lane. and all other work necessary to complete the improvement in accordance with the approved plans and specifications; and WHEREAS, the CITY is desirous of said improvement in that same will be of immediate benefit to CITY residents and permanent in nature;