Kinston Bypass STIP Project No. R-2553

KINSTON BYPASSSTIP Project No. R-2553

Kinston High School – February 23, 2010Kinston Public Service Complex – February 25, 2010

CITIZENS INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP No. 1

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Kinston Bypass STIP # R-2553

Welcome

This presentation will cover:• Purpose of this evening’s workshop• History of the project• Discuss needs for the project

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Purpose of this evening’s Workshop

• Inform the community about the project

• Explain the study process

• Gather input, suggestions and feedback about the project and why it is needed

• Answer any questions about the project

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Project History – 1990s

• NCDOT initiated environmental and engineering studies for the Kinston Bypass Project

• The Kinston Bypass project was placed on hold as the Crescent Road Project (also known as C.F. Harvey Parkway) became a higher priority due to the Global TransPark industrial development

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Project History – 2000s

• May 2009– NCDOT restarted the project by requesting

input from city, town, and county officials, as well as state and federal resource agencies

• February 2010– NCDOT holds first round of Citizens

Informational Workshops

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City of Kinston Comprehensive Transportation Plan

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NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Project Description

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General Project Need

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Project Study Area

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Why is this project needed?

• Traffic congestion exists around Kinston and along existing US 70 and existing US 70 Bypass

• US 70 from Raleigh to Morehead City is designated as a Strategic Highway Corridor

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Project Timeline

* Indicates opportunities for citizen input

Right of Way Acquisition

Construction

2009 201520142013201220112010 Post Years

February 2010Citizens Workshop #1Purpose & Need*

2009Project Start-Up

Fall 2010Citizens Workshop #2Preliminary Corridors*

Winter 2011Citizens Workshop #3Detailed Study Alternatives*

Fall 2013State Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Spring 2014Corridor DesignPublic Hearing*

Spring 2015State Final EnvironmentalImpact Statement

Summer 2015State RecordOf Decision

Fall 2015Design Public Hearing*

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Workshop Layout

• The following stations are at the workshop:– Station 1: Where Do You Live and Work

– Station 2: Project Presentation (You are Here)

– Station 3: Project Background

– Station 4: Existing Conditions

– Station 5: General Needs for the Project

– Station 6: Study Process and Project Schedule

– Station 7: Citizen Comments

• Children can visit the Kid’s Corner

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Don’t forget to…

• Sign-In• Indicate where you live and work on the

Project Vicinity Map • Visit the Workshop Stations• Provide Your Comments

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Contact Information

Chris Werner, P.E.URS Corporation 1600 Perimeter Park DriveSuite 400Morrisville, NC 27560(919) 461-1470 or 1-800-233-6315christopher_werner@urscorp.com

Mark Pierce, P.E.NCDOT Project Development andEnvironment Branch1548 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, NC 27699-1548(919) 733-7844, ext. 214mspierce@ncdot.gov

Toll Free Hotline1-800-233-6315

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Thanks for your Participation

Please proceed to the next Workshop Station