NC 55 CORRIDOR STUDY

WAKE AND HARNETT COUNTIES

STIP PROJECT R-5705

JULY 27, 2017

Public Meeting

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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PUBLIC MEETING

NC 55 CORRIDOR STUDY

Wake and Harnett Counties

From South of SR 1532 (Oak Grove Church Roads) to NC 42

STIP PROJECT R-5705

July 27, 2017

PURPOSE OF TODAY’S MEETING

The purpose of today’s meeting is to present the proposed project corridors to the

public for review and comment (a comment sheet is attached to the back of this handout

for comments and questions). Following today’s meeting, NCDOT will review citizen

and local government comments and determine which corridors should be studied in

detail. Environmental surveys will be conducted within these corridors. NCDOT will

present the recommended corridor at a future public meeting to allow an opportunity for

citizens to comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

STIP Project R-5705 is programmed in the approved 2018-2027 North Carolina

State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) as improvements to NC 55 from south

of SR 1532 (Oak Grove Church Road) in Harnett County to NC 42 in Wake County. The

proposed project is approximately ten miles long, depending on the corridor selected. The

project location is shown in Figure 1.

A multi-lane facility is proposed on new location or along the existing alignment.

It is anticipated approximately 110 feet of right-of-way will be required along the existing

alignment and approximately 150 feet of right-of-way will be required on new location to

accommodate the multi-lane facility. No control of access is proposed for improve

existing NC 55 and limited control of access is proposed for new location options.

PROJECT PURPOSE

The purpose of the project is to reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility on

the NC 55 corridor in the project area, with a goal of achieving an overall Level of

Service (LOS) D.

PROJECT STATUS/SCHEDULE

Project development studies for the proposed project are currently underway.

Corridors to be studied in detail will be selected following this meeting and detailed

environmental studies will begin on those corridors. The recommended corridors for the

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project will be selected following the environmental studies. A public meeting will be

held to present the preferred corridor to the public.

Right of way acquisition for the project is scheduled to begin in State Fiscal Year

2020 and construction is scheduled to begin in State Fiscal Year 2022.

PROJECT COST

The most recent cost estimate for the project is as follows:

Right of Way Acquisition $9,895,000

Utility Relocation $1,187,000

Construction $38,536,000

Total Estimated Cost $50,618,000

PROJECT CORRIDORS

Three alternative corridors for the proposed project are being considered. The alternative

study corridors on new location developed for STIP R-5705 are approximately two times

wider (1000 feet) than the improved existing study corridor (500 feet) to allow room to

avoid resources within the corridor. Figure 2 presents all the corridors investigated for the

project. The table on page 4 presents a summary of the impacts.

CORRIDOR A - IMPROVE EXISTING CORRIDOR

This corridor follows the existing alignment of NC 55 from south of SR 1532 (Oak Grove

Church Road) in Harnett County to NC 42 in Wake County. Corridor A proposes to

widen existing NC 55 from a two-lane to a four-lane raised median-divided facility within

a 110-foot right-of-way (see Figure 3).

CORRIDOR B - WESTERN BYPASS

Corridor B involves constructing a roadway on new location to the west of Angier. The

proposed bypass would be constructed as a four-lane facility with a 30-foot median

within a 150 foot right-of-way (See Figure 3). Limited control of access (access only

from public roads, no driveways allowed) would be obtained for the new location. To

minimize impacts and costs, minor amounts of right of way and partial control of access

would be obtained for portions along existing roadways.

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CORRIDOR C - EASTERN BYPASS

Corridor C would involve rerouting NC 55 to the east of Angier using a combination of

existing roads with some new location. The bypass would be constructed as a four-lane

facility with a 30-foot median within a 150 foot right-of-way (See Figure 3). Limited

control of access (access only from intersection roadways) would be obtained for new

location portions of the corridor. To minimize impacts and costs, minor amounts of right

of way and partial control of access would be obtained for portions of the bypass routed

along existing roadways.

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CORRIDOR COMPARISONS

* lengths calculated for non-existing facilities

** stream impacts include ditches which may not be jurisdictional

PRELIMINARY ALTERNATIVE CORRIDORS IMPACT MATRIX

A B C

New Location Length (mi)* 0 4.84 2.63

Total Length (mi) 10.25 11.5 10.3

Total Relocations 38 32 53

Properties Impacted 211 204 225

Historic Properties 0 0 0

Registered Underground Storage Tanks 9 3 3

Wetlands Affected (ac) 9 17 19

Stream Impacts (ft)** 808 1378 1291

Floodplain (ac) <0.01 0.495 0.495

Forested Acres (ac) 49.5 103.95 94.05

Farmland Soils (ac) 346.5 394.35 358.05

Voluntary Agricultural Districts (ac) 6.6 33 13.2

LEVEL OF F SERVICECECE

FLOWW CONDITIONSNSS

TECHNICALAL DESCRIPTIONSNSSS

A Traffic flows freely with li le or no restric ons on speed or maneuverability.

N D

B Traffic is stable and flows freely. The ability to maneuver in traffic is slightly restricted.

M D

C Few restric ons on speed. Freedom to maneuver is restricted. Drivers must be more careful making lane changes.

A D

D Speeds decline slightly and density increases. Freedom to maneuver is no ceably limited.

L D

E Vehicles are closely spaced, with li le room to maneuver. Driver comfort is poor.

C D

F Very congested traffic with traffic jams, especially where vehicles have to merge.

S D

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NC 55 Corridor Study

Angier, Harnett County

Meeting Type: Public Meeting

Location: Angier Municipal Building, 28 N. Raleigh St., Angier, NC 27501

Date: July 27, 2017

STIP NO. R-5705

Project Description: NC 55 Corridor Study.

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(NCDOT) assures that no person(s) shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjugated to discrimination, under

any of the Department’s programs, policies, or activities, based on their race, color, national origin, disability, age, income, or gender.

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or mail it in to the PDEA-Human Environment Section, 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1598. All forms will remain on file at

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Street Name:

(i.e. Main Street)

Gender: Male Female

Age:

Less than 18 45-64

18-29 65 and older

30-44

Total Household Income:

Less than $12,000 $47,000 – $69,999

$12,000 – $19,999 $70,000 – $93,999

$20,000 – $30,999 $94,000 – $117,999

$31,000 – $46,999 $118,000 or greater

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STIP Project No. R-5705 Thursday, July 27, 2017

PDEA-HUMAN ENVIRONMENT SECTION,1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1598

Comment Sheet

NC 55 Corridor Study

Wake and Harnett Counties

STIP Project R-5705

July 27, 2017

Name:_______________________________________________________________________ (please print)

Address:_____________________________________________________________ (please print)

City __________________________ State _________________Zip _____________________

Email:__________________________________________(optional)

Which corridor do you prefer for the NC 55 Corridor?

___ Corridor A (Existing Alignment)

___ Corridor B (Western Bypass)

___ Corridor C (Eastern Bypass)

Are there any corridors you think should be dropped from further consideration (not

studied in detail)?

___ Corridor A (Existing Alignment)

___ Corridor B (Western Bypass)

___ Corridor C (Eastern Bypass)

General comments, concerns and/or questions regarding this project:

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

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(If you need additional space, please continue on the back)

You may leave your comments with NCDOT representatives at the meeting or comments

may be mailed, faxed, or emailed by August 28, 2017 to:

Tommy Register, PE

TGS Engineers

706 Hillsborough Street

Suite 200

Raleigh, NC 27603

Fax: (919) 773- 8839

Email: tregister@tgsengineers.com

PDEA-HUMAN ENVIRONMENT SECTION,1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1598