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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F EASLEY
GOVERNOR
December 3, 2008
MEMORANDUM
TO Secretary Lyndo Tippett
FROM Kimberly D Hinton
Senior Public Hearing Officer
Human Environment Unit
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
RE. Notice of a Public Hearing for the US 221 - Rutherfordton Bypass from
the US 74 Bypass to SR 1366 (Roper Loop Road)
Rutherford County
The following Notice is furnished for your information
R-2233B This protect proposes to construct the US 221 - Rutherfordton Bypass
from the US 74 Bypass to Roper Loop Road
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cc Mr Alan Thornburg, Board of Transportation Member- Div
Mr Jon Nance P E
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Ms Deborah M Barbour, P.E.
Mr C W. Leggett, P E
Mr Mated Al-Ghandour, P E
Mr Bill Rosser, P E
Mr Greg Thorpe, Ph D
Mr Rob Hanson, P E
Ms Teresa Hart, P E
Mr Eric Midkiff, P E
Mr Art McMillan, P E
Mr Jay Bennett, P E
Mr J Victor Barbour, P E
Mr Kevin Lacy, P E
MAILING ADDRESS TELEPHONE [phone]
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX [phone]
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT UNIT
1583 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE WWW NCDOT ORG
RALEIGH NC 27699-1583
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PARKER LINCOLN BLDG
2728 CAPITAL BLVD
RALEIGH NC

Ms Sharon Lipscomb
Ms Tammy Denning
Mr Everett Ward
Mr Mike Bruff, P E
Mr John Hennessy
Mr Charles Brown, P E, PLS
Mr Bob Haskett, Right of Way Agent - Division 13
FHWA

NOTICE OF A CORRIDOR PUBLIC HEARING
FOR THE US 221 - PROPOSED RUTHERFORDTON BYPASS
FROM US 74 BYPASS TO SR 1366 (ROPER LOOP ROAD)
TIP Project No R-2233B
Rutherford County
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold a Pre-
Hearing Open House and Public Hearing on Monday, January 26, 2009 at
Rutherfordton-Spindale High School located at 641 US 221 Hwy North,
Rutherfordton, 28139
NCDOT representatives will be available at the Pre-Hearing Open House
between the hours of 4 00 p m and 6 30 p m to answer questions and receive
comments relative to the proposed project The opportunity to submit written
comments or questions will also be provided Interested citizens may attend at
any time during the above mentioned hours
A formal presentation will begin at 7 00 p m The presentation will consist of
an explanation of the proposed corridor location, design, right of way, relocation
requirements/procedures, and the state-federal relationship The hearing will be
open to those present for statements, questions and comments The presentation
and comments will be recorded and a transcript will be prepared There are
currently four (4) alternatives under consideration Public input will be used in
selecting the most favorable alternative
The project calls for the construction of the US 221 Bypass of
Rutherfordton The proposed bypass will provide for a four-lane, median divided
roadway Portions of the bypass will be constructed on new location The total
length of the project ranges from 8 to 10 miles, depending on the alternative
chosen The purpose of the proposed project is to reduce congestion, improve
safety, and improve travel time for traffic using the US 221 corridor in the vicinity of
Rutherfordton Additional right of way and the relocation of homes and businesses
will be required for this project
A map displaying the location and design of the project and a copy of the
-environmentardocurnent-State Draft Environmerital-Impact Statement (SDEIS), --- are available for public review at the NCDOT County Maintenance Yard, 909
Ledbetter Road, Spindale, 28160, the Spindale Town Hall, 103 Rezeley Street,
Spindale, 28160, the Rutherfordton Town Manager's Office, 129 North Main
Street, Rutherfordton, 28139, and the Isothermal Rural Planning Organization, 111
West Court Street, Rutherfordton, 28139 The maps are available for viewing
online at www regionc org
Anyone desiring additional information may contact Ms Kimberly Hinton,
Human Environment Unit at 1583 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1583,
phone [phone], or email khinton .ncdot gov Additional material may be
submitted until February 20, 2009
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with
Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this hearing
Anyone requiring special services should contact Ms Hinton as early as possible
so that arrangements can be made