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N. Hancock Road Traffic SignalsOctober 14th, 2014
Presentation Prepared By
Lake County Public Works Department
Purpose
To request direction from the Lake County Board of County Commissioners for the construction of two traffic signals on N. Hancock Road.
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Presentation Outline
• Background
• N. Hancock Road Extension Project and Traffic Signal Updates
• Recent Updates
• Requested Action
Background
May 22, 2012: The N. Hancock Road Corridor Operation and Safety Traffic Study was presented to the BCC and evaluated options including:
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• Oakley Seaver Blvd.: Continue to monitor the intersection for a future traffic signal need.
• Diamond Club Dr.: Continue to monitor the intersection for a future traffic signal need. Consider the implementation of a directional median with northbound turnaround in lieu of a traffic signal.
• North Ridge Blvd.: A traffic signal may be considered in the near future due to traffic volumes. Consider directional median with a southbound turnaround in lieu of a traffic signal.
• Capacity: Should N. Hancock Road be planned for high access (more signals) or high capacity (less signals).
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Background Continued:N. Hancock Rd. Corridor Safety Study
March 12, 2013: The N. Hancock Road Safety Improvements Update was presented to the BCC. The BCC approved to move forward with the following short term improvements which have since been completed:
• Install a concrete island in the median at the Target Plaza driveway
• Install a directional median at Legends Way• Install a directional median at Lake Sumter Community College/
Target driveway• Repair sidewalk and ramps• Restripe N. Hancock Road at Diamond Club Drive for improved
vehicular lane visibility.
Background Continued
Oct 2014 : The City of Clermont requests that the BCC enter into an agreement to fund and construct a traffic signal at the intersection of N. Hancock Road and Diamond Club Drive.
N. Hancock Rd. 4-Lane Extension to Florida Turnpike
• The N. Hancock Road Extension from CR 50 to the Florida Turnpike has been bid and is scheduled for award to Pospiech Contracting on Oct. 28, 2014.
• Programmed signal modifications include: Retain the existing signal at CR 50 East. Construction of new signals at the following locations:
• CR 50 West• Fosgate Rd at Lake Minneola High School
Remove the signal currently located at CR 50/Turkey Farms Road. Future signals to be constructed:
• Citrus Grove Road connection to N. Hancock Road• Turnpike Ramps (2)
REMOVE SIGNAL
POSSIBLE SIGNAL
EXISTING &APPROVED
SIGNAL
SR 50
N HANCOCK RD
NORTH RIDGE BLVD
CR 50
TURKEY FARM RD
WEST POINT BV
50
DIAMOND
CLUB DR
OAKLEY SEAVER DR
N H
AN
CO
CK
RD
TO TURNPIKE
N. Hancock Road 4 Lane Extension: Signal Status
N. Hancock Road 4 Lane Extension: Signal Status
REMOVE SIGNAL
POSSIBLE SIGNAL
EXISTING &APPROVED
SIGNAL
MINNEOLA RIDGE
FOUNDERS RIDGE
HILLS OF MINNEOLA
FOSGATE RD
TURNPIKE RAMP
TURNPIKE RAMP
CR 561A
CR 50
TURKEYFARM RD
N H
AN
CO
CK
RD
CITRUS GROVE RD
Recent Updates
North Ridge Blvd: • In the 2012 study, a number of signal warrants were met. The
recommendation was to continue to monitor the intersection for a possible future signal or median modifications.
Oakley Seaver Blvd: • A recent Engineering Study by Tindale Oliver and Associates has
shown traffic signal warrants are met at this intersection.• The estimated design and construction cost is $170,000.• Staff recommends approval to proceed with construction of a
traffic signal at this intersection.
Recent Updates (Continued)
Diamond Club Drive
• The City of Clermont has requested that the Lake County Board of County Commissioners enter into an agreement for the construction
of a traffic signal. Taylor Morrison Homes has agreed to provide $150,000 toward the signal cost.
• Engineering studies show that traffic signal warrants are not met.
• The estimated design and construction cost is $170,000.
Staff Requests BCC direction on traffic signal installation on N. Hancock Road at the following intersections:
• Staff recommends that the traffic signal at Oakley Seaver Blvd. be installed. ($170,000 cost)
• Board direction on authorizing the County Manager to sign an interlocal agreement with the City of Clermont for the installation of a traffic signal at Diamond Club Drive ($170,000 cost)
• Authorize the County Manager to bid and construct one or both signals with an estimated not-to-exceed of cost of $340,000.
Requested Action