2020-041 - Authorizing the Designation of a Hazardous Material Route through the City of Paris Along Loop 286

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C. Roadway Network The City has a network of roadways comprised of highways, arterials, collectors and local streets. There are multiple state highway routes passing through the City, including: US 82, US 271, SH 24, FM 195, FM 137, FM 79, and bypass Loop 286. Most of the highways leading into Paris have business routes that send traffic to and through the Downtown Central Area/Historic Districts, passing through areas where people live, work and play. In the 1960's, the Texas Department of Transportation built the bypass highway known as Loop 286. It provides continuous access to all highways entering the city while generally avoiding residential areas. The loop is approximately 2.5 miles from the center of town in all directions. The north loop (extending north of US 82) is a four -lane divided highway with an average speed limit of 60 mph. All but one intersection is grade separated, providing for efficient flow of traffic. The north loop provides access through industrial, commercial, and retail districts. The south loop, from US 82 West to SH 24 is a five -lane undivided highway with speed limit of 70 mph, and passes through industrial and commercial districts. The remainder of the south loop is two-lane undivided arterial. Figure C shows the City's existing roadway network and city limits, while Figure D identifies the arterial roadways maintained by TOOT as part of the municipal maintenance agreement. Figure C: City of Paris Roadway Network and City Limits 00' 5