Route 50 WideningRoute 50 WideningLeeLee--Jackson Memorial HighwayJackson Memorial Highway

John Mosby HighwayJohn Mosby HighwayFROM: Poland Road (Route 742) in Loudoun County FROM: Poland Road (Route 742) in Loudoun County

TO:TO: Sully Road (Route 28) in Fairfax CountySully Road (Route 28) in Fairfax County

Public Hearing

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Route 50 WideningRoute 50 Widening

James C. Zeller, P.E.Manager

Leesburg Preliminary Engineering

James C. Zeller, P.E.Manager

Leesburg Preliminary Engineering

Welcome!Welcome!

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Project TeamProject Team

Loudoun CountyLoudoun CountyFairfax County Fairfax County Virginia Department of TransportationVirginia Department of TransportationPublicPublicVDOTVDOT’’s Design Consultantss Design Consultants

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Tonight’s ObjectiveTonight’s Objective

Present the Preliminary Design PlanPresent the Preliminary Design Plan

Answer Your QuestionsAnswer Your Questions

Get Your Ideas/CommentsGet Your Ideas/Comments

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Why Build This Project?Why Build This Project?

Increase safety and reduce congestion

Provide pedestrian & bicycle facilities

Connect existing six-lane sections to the east and west

Manage forecasted traffic volumes

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Community InvolvementCommunity Involvement

VDOT has consulted with:

Fairfax County Public SchoolsFairfax County Park AuthorityFairfax County Fire & RescueBicycle Groups (WABA, FABB, etc.)Fairfax County PoliceElected OfficialsDulles South Business AllianceDulles Loop Implementation Group Fairfax & Loudoun County DOT Staff

We are meeting with YOU tonight!

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Project Location MapProject Location Map

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Project ManagerKimberly McCool, P.E.

Senior Transportation EngineerVDOT Location & DesignNorthern Virginia District

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Typical Cross-Section

• Six through lanes

• Curb and Gutter

• Grass Median

• Shared Use Paths

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Improvements Include:Improvements Include:

•• Upgraded intersectionsUpgraded intersections–– New signals New signals –– Lengthened turn lanesLengthened turn lanes–– Pedestrian signals Pedestrian signals –– Crosswalks with curb rampsCrosswalks with curb ramps

•• Upgraded bridgesUpgraded bridges•• LandscapingLandscaping•• Storm water management facilitiesStorm water management facilities

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Design-Build Delivery

•Provides significant time savings

•The selected contractor will:

•Receive approved Public Hearing Plans

•Acquire Right of Way

•Relocate Utilities

•Construct Project

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Estimated Project CostEstimated Project Cost

• Total Project Cost $75.0 M– $4.0 M is for Preliminary Engineering– $20.0 M is for R/W Acquisition and Utility Relocation Costs– $51.0 M is for Construction

• Total Funding $75.0 M

These costs are subject to change, depending on final design features, inflation, and utility relocation costs.

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Project MilestonesProject Milestones

Design: Design: Currently UnderwayCurrently UnderwayPublic Hearing:Public Hearing: February 26, 2009February 26, 2009

Design Build ProcurementDesign Build Procurement 20092009Land Acquisition: Land Acquisition: 20102010Utility Relocation:Utility Relocation: 20102010Begin Construction:Begin Construction: 20102010

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Route 50 Widening ProjectRoute 50 Widening Project

Thank You !!!Thank You !!!

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Questions or CommentsQuestions or Comments

•• Meet oneMeet one--onon--one with representatives tonightone with representatives tonight•• Submit comments within 10 business days Submit comments within 10 business days

(due COB March 12, 2009) (due COB March 12, 2009) •• Comment boxComment box•• U.S. Mail U.S. Mail •• EmailEmail us atus at: :

Meeting_comments@VDOT.Virginia.govMeeting_comments@VDOT.Virginia.gov(be sure to include (be sure to include ““Rt. 50 Fairfax/Loudoun Co. PH CommentRt. 50 Fairfax/Loudoun Co. PH Comment”” in in

the subject line)the subject line)