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. . , e e OR~GINAL 97-2207 CONSTRUCTION SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS DURING CONSTRUCTION ALONG A PORTION OF SH 146 WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation has made it known to the City of La Porte that operations will begin in the near future to upgrade SH 146; and WHEREAS, in the interest of safety, it is desirable to maintain a construction speed zone during the construction period; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE that a construction speed zone be established along the named highways or parts thereof described as follows: Along SH 146 from approximately 2,640 feet north of the SH 146 and SH 225 interchange to 1,600 feet south of West Main, a distance of approximately 2.389 miles, 45 MPH. At the intersection of SH 146 and SH 225 within the Detour connecting these two roadways, a distance of approximately 1,500 feet, 35 MFH. Along SH 225 from the west city limit of La Porte to the beginning of the Detour at the interchange ofSH 146 and SH 225, a distance of approximately 0.416 miles, 45 MPH. Necessary signs for posting the speed zones will be furnished, installed, and maintained by the direction of the Texas Department of Transportation engineer in charge of the project. Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be fined in any sum not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200). This ordinance shall be in effect only during the period of construction, and completion of this project shall automatically cancel the speed zones. PASSED AND APPROVED TInS 9JI-- day of~, 191!J. ATTEST: APPROVED: '-4-'D~11~ City Secretary ~~t4A Ma r