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: :
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