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WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has recognized the need to upgrade
SH 114 to alleviate traffic congestion and provide for future
mobility; and
WHEREAS, the'.area along SH 114 from Loop 382 to IH-35W has
experienced rapid growth in population and employment over the past
five years and. is projected to continue this growth; and
WHEREAS, traffic on SH 114 has grown proportionally and will
continue to increase; and
WHEREAS, the upgrading and construction of SH 114 to a controlled
access freeway was authorized by the State Department of Highways and
Public Transportation Commission in Minute Order 86418, dated October
28, 1987; and
WHEREAS, the upgrading of SH 114 would provide needed relief,
improve traffic safety, and stimulate the area's development by
opening new opportunities for economic development and jab creation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the City of Fort Worth has
reviewed alternate proposals for SH 114 in the vicinity of Roanoke
and, supports the northern by-pass alternative;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City of Fort Worth urges the
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to construct
the improvements to SH 114, including the northern Roanoke by-pass, in
the most time efficient and cost effective manner.
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APPROVED'BY
CITY COIFNCIL
NOV 8 1998
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