HomeMy WebLinkAboutWD-25-81 TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Director's Report to Public Works Committee of February 17, 1981.
ITEM: WD-25-81.
DATE: February 6, 1981.
SUBJECT: Truck Traffic.
BACKGROUND:
The owner of property located on Part of Lot 16, Concession 3,
former Clarke, in correspondence directed to Councillor Hamre,
complained about the volume of truck traffic, using the road
known as "Morgan's Road".
The main concerns expressed are relative to the number of
trucks, excessive speed, noise and littering. As the latter
three complaints are matters which fall under the jurisdiction
of law enforcement, this report will address the overall concern
of trucks using the road as a regular route.
REPORT:
Initially it would seem that the obvious solution to this matter
would be to prohibit the use of the road by heavy trucks. While
this step could be taken, the inherent related problems are
complex and merit careful deliberation.
The road allowance in question is of a higher standard than,
for example, the 4th Concession, and from a standpoint of service
and quality is the superior route. Also, Morgan's Road, as is
usual for roads maintained by the Town of Newcastle, is desig-
nated for "Public Use as a Public Highway", in accordance with
the Highway Traffic Act. As such, only the passing of a by-law
to 'Prohibit Heavy Traffic' would alleviate the problem under
review.
If a Municipality stipulates, by by-law, that any road allowance
is restricted from use by heavy traffic, then an alternate route
must be designated as a Truck Route and this action would, in
turn, create an impact on the alternate road allowance(s) , and
the property owners in the immediate vicinity. Also, any roadway
designated as a Truck Route would have to be maintained at a
high standard to withstand such constant usage as would occur.
WD-25-81 (2)
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT WHEREAS the road allowance in Lot 16, Concession 3, former
Clarke (Morgan's Road) is, in accordance with The Highway Traffic
Act, designated for Public Use as a Public Highway, and is of
superior standard in comparison to other area roads, no action
be taken to prohibit the road for use by Heavy Traffic and the
correspondent be so advised and, further, that matters in res-
pect of speeding, noise pollution and littering be referred to
the appropriate agencies for information and action.
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