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Why fortify?

Why fortify?. 30 year-old pavement is cracking & crumbling because of a chemical reaction happening underneath the road, triggered by a substance used in paving several decades ago Crews must rebuild an 11.5-mile stretch of I-40 and I-440. Major fortification.

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Why fortify?

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  1. Why fortify? • 30 year-old pavement is cracking & crumbling because of a chemical reaction happening underneath the road, triggered by a substance used in paving several decades ago • Crews must rebuild an 11.5-mile stretch of I-40 and I-440

  2. Major fortification. • Replace pavement along 11.5-mile stretch of southern stretch of I-40 / I-440 • Extend the lanes between ramps in each direction at • U.S. 1 / 64 (Exit 293) / Gorman St (Exit 295) • Gorman Street (Exit 295) / Lake Wheeler Rd (Exit 297) • Extend deceleration lane – off ramp for Rock Quarry Road (Exit 300B) • Rehabilitate 14 bridges within project zone

  3. NCDOT to help ease pain. Keep three lanes open in both directions for most of the project – during the entire I-40 rebuild Invest an additional $12 million in public transportation to add more buses & routes, and identify new park & ride options

  4. We need your help. We need your help. To help reduce congestion, the goal is to get 30,000 cars off the road during heavy commute times • Morning: 6:00am – 8:30am • Evening: 4:00pm – 6:30pm

  5. What can you do? SHIFT WORK SCHEDULE CAR OR VANPOOL ALTERNATIVE ROUTE PUBLIC TRANSIT

  6. Know before you go. www.fortifyNC.com • Live traffic cams • Maps & drive times • Updated information • Transit options • Commuter apps @fortifyNC

  7. z Transit partners. Commuter Resources.

  8. z • Need some help…. www.GoTriangle.org for transportation options call 919 485-RIDE (7433) for live one on one assistance • For free employer consultation services contact: • Kim Johnson • 919 485-7477 • kjohnson@triangletransit.org

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