20241502 Ver 1_Bat Survey Project Questionnaire for BP10-R008_20241104

(TIP:BP10.R008) Questionnaire: NCDOT Project Manager: Yanwei (Yanny) Ma, PE
Existing Structure:
Can the existing bridge/culvert be removed during the winter months November 16 - March 14)?
This project will be LET in February 2025, there is a possibility that the contractor will not get the
existing bridge removed before March 14, 2025. The Division 10 Environmental Staff will commit to
conducting a Bat survey prior to bridge removal.
Trees:
Can the trees in the project footprint be cut during the winter months (November 16 - March 14)?
Trees will be removed during the winter month due to Utilities relocations. If there are additional trees that
require removal, our division 10 Environmental staff will conduct a Bat survey of all remaining bat habitat
Blasting:
Will blasting be used for thisproject? If so, will it occur between March 15 and November 15?
There will be no blasting on this project.
Percussive Activities:
What type of percussive activities will occur? (e.g., pile driving, guardrail installation)
Guardrail installation.
Lighting:
Will temporary lighting for nighttime construction be necessary between March 15 and November 15?
Does permanent lighting exist in the project area and if so, will it be removed, or will new lighting be
added as a result of theproject?
There will be no night work involved in this project. However, if an emergency does happen that the
contractor needs to work at night, we will use the temporary lights downward casting and only used in
areas where all bat habitat has been removed.