TRUCK ROUTE SIGNAGE IN KENNESAW - PHASE II

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The City of Kennesaw plans to install multiple electronic signs to aid in directing truck traffic around downtown with this Truck Route Signage Project. Trucks routinely use downtown as a short cut between I-75 and US 41. This not only places additional traffic in the downtown area, it also has become a safety hazard as multiple trucks have gotten stuck on the at grade railroad crossing on Cherokee St. This phase will consist of installing one sign on Cherokee St near the intersection of Weeks Dr. It will include real time detection of trucks, and the variable message board will provide route advisories and route restrictions. The purpose of this sign will be to alert south bound trucks to turn right on Jiles Rd and deter unnecessary south bound truck traffic on Cherokee St. The sign will be placed on a galvanized steel pole and mast arm within the existing right of way.