Transcript I-40 (from I-240 to Choctaw Road Interchange)
Public Hearing
Improvement to Interstate 40
From I-240 to the Choctaw Road Interchange
Environmental Assessment
March 23, 2010 Harmony Christian Church
Overview
• • • • • • • • Introduction Project Team Purpose Study Area Why This Project is Needed Goals/Objectives Preferred Alternative Why We Are Here
Introduction
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FHWA ODOT TETRA TECH
Purpose
The purpose of the project is to address physical deficiencies, congestion, and safety issues on I-40 from the I-240 merge to Choctaw Road.
Study Area
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Why This Project is Needed
Traffic backs up at the Choctaw Road exits The acceleration / deceleration lanes for I-40/I-240 ramps and Choctaw Road are too short Low exit ramp design speeds at Choctaw Road Inadequate vertical sight distances No traffic signals on Choctaw Road High accident rates Substandard vertical clearance at the bridge Need for safe pedestrian and bicycle access
Goals / Objectives
• • • Improve the safety and operation of I-40 and the Interchanges Minimize Impact to the Environment Meet the Purpose and Needs for the project
Preferred Alternative
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Diamond Interchange
– Three lanes per direction (I-40) – Auxiliary lanes (I-240) – Increased Traffic Storage and Decreased Driver Confusion and Enhance Pedestrian Safety – Simplified Construction Sequencing (Approximately 20 months) – Traffic signals with dedicated turn lanes
Preferred Alternative (Cont.)
– Choctaw Road widening to five lanes with curb and gutter (include ADA compliant sidewalks) – Accommodate Multimodal Facilities (i.e Park-n Ride, Bicycle Access) – Fewer Potential Relocations – Additional Right-of-Way – Retaining Walls
Preferred Alternative
With Limits of No Access
Environmental Analysis
• Wetlands, Streams, Ponds, Water Quality • Threatened and Endangered Species • Cultural Resources • Hazardous Materials • Farmland • Land use, Economic and Right-of-Way Impacts • Traffic Noise • Air quality • Temporary Construction Impacts • Community Concerns
Right of Way
• Right-of-Way and Relocations
Why We Are Here
• – – – – Input on the Preferred Alternative Online comments (emails to Written - comment forms available Verbal – record your comments with the Court Reporter Comments due by April 23 rd .
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Information Sources
Environmental Assessment: 1. http://www.okladot.state.ok.us/meetings/a2010/i40ea/ 2. ODOT Central Office, 200 N.E. 21st Street, Room 3D 2A (2 copies) 3. Harmony Christian Church 4. Midwest City Public Library 5. Choctaw Public Library Nancy Ashton – ODOT Phone: 405-521-2676 200 NE 21 st Street Oklahoma City, OK 73105 E-mail: [email protected]
Jonathan Heusel – Tetra Tech Phone: 405-606-8600 119 North Robinson Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73102 E-mail: [email protected]