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NC 73 Small Project Scoping Process Update. June 24, 2014. Background. Problem No sections of NC 73 are scheduled for widening before 2025 (pre-STI) New NCDOT project ranking and funding formula focuses on statewide-tier corridors
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NC 73 Small Project Scoping Process Update June 24, 2014
Background Problem • No sections of NC 73 are scheduled for widening before 2025 (pre-STI) • New NCDOT project ranking and funding formula focuses on statewide-tier corridors • Continued congestion and safety issues at specific sections of corridor Strategy • Take advantage of locally-controlled construction funds (CMAQ, STP-DA, Division, and local governments) • Joint NCDOT/MPO/local government project identification and scoping process for small (0-$5 million) projects Next Steps • Complete evaluation of all intersections • Develop cost estimates and eligible funding sources • Confirm project sponsors • Monitor project solicitation schedules Participants • Linda Dosse, David Keilson, Scott Cole, and Mike Reese (NCDOT) • Justin Carroll and Bill Coxe (Huntersville) • Andrew Bryant (Lincoln County) • Hank Graham (GCLMPO)
Intersection Locations Lincoln: 11 intersections Meck: 19 intersections Cabarrus: 6 intersections
Grouping for Analysis Group 1 Group 3 Group 2 Group 4 2B 2A
Results to Date • Group 1 (Lincoln County) intersections evaluated • Recommended improvements a mix of new turn lanes, extending existing turn lanes, super-street, and limited multi-lane expansion • Some intersections were recommended for no short-term improvements • Groups 2 and 3 (Mecklenburg County) intersections evaluated in person and via Google Earth
Timeline for Completion • November 2013-early 2015: Intersection evaluations • Group 1: Spring 2014 • Group 2: Fall 2014 • Group 3: Late fall 2014 • Group 4: Winter 2015 • December 2013- Winter 2015: Scoping and alternatives analysis • April 2014- Winter 2015: Alternatives selection and cost estimation • January-April 2015: Report preparation and project list adoption
Discussion • Impact of intersection analysis based on STI project status • Feedback on initial scoping process from Lincoln County intersections • Timeline for completing intersection analysis