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Citizen’s Information Meeting. November 19, 2013. I-495 Northern Section Shoulder use Project. UPC 105130. State Project No. 0495-029-123, P101, C501. Location Map. Project Location. Proposed Shoulder Use. Northbound Inside Shoulder (no work on Southbound)
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Citizen’s Information Meeting November 19, 2013 I-495 Northern Section Shoulder use Project UPC 105130 State Project No. 0495-029-123, P101, C501
Location Map Project Location
Proposed Shoulder Use • Northbound Inside Shoulder (no work on Southbound) • All traffic will be allowed to use shoulder lane in peak periods (no flexible delineators) • AM and PM peak hours to alleviate traffic queues and improve merging • Static and dynamic signing, lane markings, and overhead lane-use system included
Pavement Work • Mill and overlay, restripe Northbound I-495 within project limits • Reconstruct outside shoulder to full depth pavement • Widen right shoulder at Georgetown Pike Interchange to provide emergency pull off • Pavement joint repairs for improved ride and longer pavement life
Structures • No major bridge work anticipated. • Sound wall/retaining wall impacts under evaluation. • Pier protection will be upgraded at overpasses within project limits • Overhead dynamic and static sign structures along median barrier and outside barrier
Concept of Operations • Advance DMS signs, static signs, overhead lane control signs, and striping to delineate shoulder lane • Light gray color for shoulder lane to provide contrast • Additional camera coverage and traffic detectors along Northbound I-495
Other Items • During construction, no lane/shoulder closures during peak hours. • Minor drainage work anticipated • Median barrier modifications to upgrade to meet current standards • No right-of-way or utility relocations anticipated
Schedule • Citizen’s Information Meeting - November 19, 2013 • NEPA Document - January 2014 • Notice to Proceed for Construction - May, 2014 • Open for traffic - December, 2014