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New I-65 Interchange at Worthsville Road. Welcome!. Where is the Study Area?. STUDY AREA.

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  1. New I-65 Interchange at Worthsville Road Welcome!

  2. Where is the Study Area? STUDY AREA

  3. The Interchange Justification Report (IJR) is a stand-alone document which constitutes a request from INDOT for FHWA approval of new or revised access to the existing Interstate System. The document will demonstrate that reasonable care has been taken in addressing the criteria described in the Federal Register of February 11, 1998, confirming that future traffic operations along the affected Interstate corridor will not be adversely affected by the proposed action. Study Process: What is IJR? IJR = Interchange Justification Report

  4. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to integrate environmental values into their decision making processes by considering the environmental impacts of their proposed actions and reasonable alternatives to those actions. Study Process: What is NEPA?

  5. Project Timeline Summer 2012 Project Development Process 2013 2014 InterchangeJustification Alternative Selection Begin Construction Data Collection Detailed Design Right of Way Acquisition Environmental Documentation We are here Community Advisory Committee Meeting December 2012 Public Meeting Winter 2012 Public Hearing Spring 2013 Community Advisory Committee Meeting February 2013

  6. Improve East-West connectivity Relieve traffic congestion in the area Coordinate with future land use plans Coordinate with local land owners regarding the Right of Way Acquisition process Enhance economic growth potential in the area What Have Stakeholders Said?

  7. An important factor in selecting the best alternative is the ability to address the Purpose and Need for improvements. Therefore, it is important to have a good understanding of those needs as we identify possible alternatives. Based on the technical analysis and public involvement findings, five transportation needs have been initially identified. Purpose and Need – What Is It? Improve Roadway Connectivity Enhance Safety in the Corridor Reduce Congestion at Existing Interchanges Foster Economic Growth Maintain Consistency with Local & Regional Planning Stakeholder Input Purpose & Need Technical Analysis A concise statement of the transportation problems to be addressed.

  8. Improve operations of Main Street interchange by reducing traffic by 30% Improve travel speeds and Level of Service on Interstate 65 Reduce expected crashes on I-65 and surface streets in the area Operate at reasonably free flow with forecasted traffic demands What Are the Technical Findings?

  9. Land Acquisition Process What is the Land Acquisition Process? • INDOT priority is to work with the property owners to minimize impacts of all projects. • Process may begin after a Record of Decision. • Process would include a plat of highway, independent appraisal, an offer, and a period of negotiations. • Must propose fair market compensation for needed property • Eminent Domain or Condemnation are always considered to be last resorts.

  10. Comment Forms Written and online comment forms Comments received by Dec. 19, 2012 will be reviewed for future consideration and incorporation. Express Your Opinion

  11. Alternatives Identification & Screening

  12. Stakeholder Input >Refine >Evaluate Alternatives Evaluation • Best Blend of: • Improved Travel Performance • Avoid, minimize and mitigate Environmental Impacts • Compatibility with Community Goals

  13. Parclo A4 Pros • Reduces traffic congestion in the study area • Improves safety in the study area • Least conflict points • Provides free west to north movement onto the interstate • Simple bridge structure Cons • Highest overall project cost • Most right of way required • Greatest impact to farmlands • Pond impact in southeast quadrant

  14. Parclo A2 Pros • Reduces traffic congestion in the study area • Improves safety in the study area • Fewest parcels impacted • Minimize impact to property in southwest quadrant • Heavy west to north movement provided by right turn loop Cons • Lowest traffic capacity • Highest crash risk • Most excess right of way required • Largest footprint • Pond impact in southeast quadrant

  15. Diverging Diamond Interchange Pros • Reduces traffic congestion in the study area. Most efficient • Improves safety in the study area. Least crash risk • Provides free movements onto the interstate • Least right of way required • Lowest overall project cost • Avoids pond in southeast quadrant • Fewest impact to farmlands Cons • Most parcels impacted • Counter intuitive for drivers • Lower speed for through movements

  16. Thank you If you have additional questions please find one of our Team Members

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