Transcript S.R. 256 Road Reconstruction Project From City of Austin to S.R.
S.R. 256 Road Reconstruction Project From City of Austin to S.R. 203
Thursday, February 6, 2014 Austin Elementary School 6:00 p.m.
Welcome
Purpose and explanation of public meeting Public meeting format Visit our sign-in table Informational handouts Submitting public comments Informal Q & A following formal presentation and comment session
INDOT Profile
Six district offices 3,543 employees $1 billion/annual capital expenditures 28,400 total roadway lane miles 5,300 INDOT-owned bridges Assists 42 railroads in planning & development of more than 3,880 miles of active rail lines Supports 69 Indiana State Aviation System Plan airports
INDOT
INDOT Mission
INDOT will plan, build, maintain and operate a superior transportation system enhancing safety, mobility and economic growth
INDOT Values
Respect Teamwork Accountability Excellence
Public Meeting
Sign-in attendance information will be added to project mailing list.
A public meeting notice was mailed to known property owners within project area.
Announcement of this public information meeting was posted to INDOT website at: http://www.in.gov/indot/2370.htm
Electronic notification via e-mail
Project Stakeholders
Indiana Department of Transportation Indiana Division Federal Highways Administration Scott County City of Austin Elected Public Officials Community residents and local citizens Emergency Services Commuters Trucking Industry Commercial District / local businesses Schools
S.R. 256 Road Reconstruction
Indiana Department of Transportation Indiana Division Federal Highway Administration Bill Read, INDOT Project Manager, Seymour District Office VS Engineering – Design Consultant
S.R. 256 Road Reconstruction
Project information Plan status Right-of-way status Utility status Letting
Project Purpose
Enhance safety and mobility of roadway users Improve traffic flow Improve roadway pavement and bridge condition Upgrade existing drainage Meet current INDOT geometric design standards for 55 mph design speed
Project Need
Narrow travel lane widths Lack of shoulders Non-traversable ditch side slopes Substandard bridge safety Improve sight distance Improve roadside safety
Project Description
City of Austin to 1,200 ft. east of S.R. 203
Total project length - 5.0 miles Two 12 ft. wide travel lanes 6 ft. wide usable shoulder (4 ft. paved) Driveway reconstruction Realigned S.R. 256 and Coffee Pot Rd. near Austin Cemetery Replace bridge over Hutto Creek
Project Description
Small drainage structure replacement at various locations Public road approaches at intersections Passing blister and mailbox approaches Exclusive left turn lane at S.R. 203 Pavement markings & signage
Typical Section
Maintenance of Traffic
Maintain local access to all residences, schools, and businesses during construction using side streets, temporary entrances, or other appropriate means Detour through-traffic to State maintained routes using portions of U.S. 31, S.R. 56, and S.R. 3 Close S.R. 256 to through-traffic during construction Local access maintained via local detour during bridge and culvert(s) construction
Maintenance of Traffic
Project Schedule
Public Meeting - February 2014 Public Hearing – Late 2014 Real Estate Acquisition Activities – Spring 2014 thru Summer 2016 Bid Letting – Late 2016 Construction – 2017
Real Estate Acquisition
Real Estate Acquisition
Uniform Act of 1970 as amended by the Uniform Relocation Act of 1987 All federal, state, and local governments must comply established standards Acquisition Process Appraisals Review Appraisals Negotiations Process requires just compensation INDOT real estate representatives will contact property owners and work with them through process
Submit Public Comments
Submit public comments using the options described in 1 st page of information packet Public Comment Form Via e-mail Participating during public comment session via microphone INDOT respectfully requests comments be submitted to: INDOT Seymour District Customer Service Center,185 Agrico Lane, Seymour, Indiana 47274 Toll Free Phone 1-877-305-7611 E-mail: [email protected]
Thank You
Please visit with INDOT project officials Project Open House Project maps, displays, public comments table INDOT project officials available for informal Q & A Thank you for your attendance this evening http://www.in.gov/indot/2706.htm