HomeMy WebLinkAbout118-84 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 118-84
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION TO INTERSTATE STANDARDS
OF A HIGHWAY HAVING A MINIMUM OF FOUR LANES FROM FAYKr!EVILLE
TO INTERSTATE I-40 NEAR ALMA/VAN BUREN.
WHEREAS, U.S. Highway 71 between Alma and Fayetteville is extremely
hazardous; and
WHEREAS, several traffic accident fatalities have occurred on
said portion of U.S. Highway 71; and
WHEREAS, construction to interstate standards of a highway having
a minimum of four lanes from Fayetteville to the Alma/Van Buren area
would greatly improve traffic safety for residents of Fayetteville
and students at the University of Arkansas and would result in fuel
cost savings for motorists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
CITY OF FAYFTlEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
That the Board of Directors hereby strongly supports construction
to interstate standards of a highway having a minimum of four lanes
from Fayetteville to Interstate I-40 near Alma/Van Buren.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of October
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APPROVED:
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FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Arkansas State Highway and Transport
FROM: Paul Noland, Mayor of Fayetteville
DATE: October 3, 1984
72702 (501) 521-7700
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Enclosed is a copy of a resolution passed by the Fayetteville City
Board of Directors on October 2 concerning a proposed 4 -lane,
controlled access highway between Fayetteville and 1-40.
Let me reaffirm my support for this project. I drive this route
frequently and am ever conscious of the many hazards to safe driving
which exist on Highway 71. Each week -end, large numbers of
University students and other Fayetteville citizens drive this road.
In addition, there are large numbers of trucks constantly moving
on this major highway. In the interests of safety as well as fuel
economy, ease of driving and the fact that this road will bring
Northern Arkansas closer to Ft. Smith and Little Rock, 1 would urge
that this 4 -lane highway be constructed as soon as funds can be
obtained for the project.
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