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An Update on the NCDOT Proposed Intersection Improvements at N. Greensboro St. and Estes Drive
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the Board of Aldermen to receive an update from NCDOT staff on the proposed improvements at the intersection of N. Greensboro St. and Estes Drive. .
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DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT INFORMATION: Bergen Watterson - 919-918-7329, Tina Moon - 919-918-7325
INFORMATION: At the May 10, 2016 meeting, the Board of Aldermen received a report and presentation from NCDOT staff on the proposed improvements to the N. Greensboro St. and Estes Drive intersection. This project is programmed in the current State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and is scheduled for design in FY2017 and construction in FY2018. At the time of the May 2016 meeting NCDOT staff explained that they would be examining two alternative concepts for the intersection and would hold a public meeting in the fall to gather input prior to finalizing the design by January 2017. The public meeting has tentatively been scheduled for November 14th and NCDOT wanted to provide an opportunity for the Board of Aldermen and members of the public to hear an update and ask questions prior to the public meeting. NCDOT’s presentation will include a brief overview of the project history and current status, results from the traffic analysis, the proposed design and information about the public meeting on November 14th.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving this update.
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends that the Board receive the update and request follow up information as appropriate.