R-2257

> WG =f
Iz-
July Aco 7
7, 2006
MEMORANDUM
To: Melba McGee, DENR Office of Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs
From: Rob Ridings, NC DWQ Transportation Permitting Unit
Through: John Hennessy, NC DWQ Transportation Permitting Unit
Subject: Scoping comments on proposed improvements to US 158 Bypass in Granville County,
TIP #R-2257.
Reference your correspondence dated July 5, 2006 in which you requested comments for the referenced
project. Preliminary analysis of the project reveals the potential for multiple impacts to perennial streams
and jurisdictional wetlands in the project area. More specifically, impacts to:
Stream Name River Basin &
Subbasin Stream
Classifications Stream Index
Number
Coon Creek TAR 01 C NSW 28-11-5
Jordan Creek TAR 01 C NSW 28-11-5-1
Further investigations at a higher resolution should be undertaken to verify the presence of other streams
and/or jurisdictional wetlands in the area. In the event that any jurisdictional areas are identified, the
Division of Water Quality requests that NCDOT consider the following environmental issues for the
proposed project:
Project Specific Comments:
1. Coon Creek and Jordan Creek are class C; NSW waters of the State. DWQ is very concerned with
sediment and erosion impacts that could result from this project. DWQ recommends that highly
protective sediment and erosion control BMPs be implemented to reduce the risk of nutrient runoff to
these waters. DWQ requests that road design plans provide treatment of the storm water runoff through
best management practices as detailed in the most recent version of NC DWQ Stormwater Best
Management Practices.
2. This project is within the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. Riparian buffer impacts should be avoided and
minimized to the greatest extent possible pursuant to 15A NCAC 2B.0259.
Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX 919-733a9311nternet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc,us/ncwetlands
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William Q. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
One
Carolin
?traa!!y
An Fnnal nnnnrtunitvlAffirmntivs Ar:tion Fmnlover- 50% Recvcled/10% Post Consumer PaDer
General Project Comments:
1. The environmental document should provide a detailed and itemized presentation of the proposed
impacts to wetlands and streams with corresponding mapping. If mitigation is necessary as
required by 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h), it is preferable to present a conceptual (if not finalized)
mitigation plan with the environmental documentation. Appropriate mitigation plans will be
required prior to issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification.
2. Environmental assessment alternatives should consider design criteria that reduce the impacts to
streams and wetlands from storm water runoff. These alternatives should include road designs
that allow for treatment of the storm water runoff through best management practices as detailed
in the most recent version of NC DWQ Stornnvater Best Management Practices, such as grassed
swales, buffer areas, preformed scour holes, retention basins, etc.
3. After the selection of the preferred alternative and prior to an issuance of the 401 Water Quality
Certification, the NCDOT is respectfully reminded that they will need to demonstrate the
avoidance and minimization of impacts to wetlands (and streams) to the maximum extent
practical. In accordance with the Environmental Management Commission's Rules { 15A NCAC
2H.0506(h)), mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 1 acre to wetlands. In the
event that mitigation is required, the mitigation plan should be designed to replace appropriate
lost functions and values. The NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program may be available for use as
wetland mitigation.
4. In accordance with the Environmental Management Commission's Rules {15A NCAC
2H.0506(h)), mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 150 linear feet to any single
perennial stream. In the event that mitigation is required, the mitigation plan should be designed
to replace appropriate lost functions and values. The NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program may
be available for use as stream mitigation.
5. DWQ is very concerned with sediment and erosion impacts that could result from this project.
NC DOT should address these concerns by describing the potential impacts that may occur to the
aquatic environments and any mitigating factors that would reduce the impacts.
6. If a bridge is being replaced with a hydraulic conveyance other than another bridge, DWQ
believes the use of a Nationwide Permit may be required. Please contact the US Army Corp of
Engineers to determine the required permit(s).
7. If a bridge is removed, no discharge of bridge material into surface waters is allowed unless
otherwise authorized by the US ACOE. Strict adherence to the Corps of Engineers guidelines for
bridge demolition will be a condition of the 401 Water Quality Certification.
8. Bridge supports (bents) should not be placed in the stream when possible.
9. Whenever possible, the DWQ prefers spanning structures. Spanning structures usually do not
require work within the stream or grubbing of the streambanks and do not require stream channel
realignment. The horizontal and vertical clearances provided by bridges allow for human and
wildlife passage beneath the structure, do not block fish passage and do not block navigation by
canoeists and boaters.
10. Bridge deck drains should not discharge directly into the stream. Stormwater should be directed
across the bridge and pre-treated through site-appropriate means (grassed swales, pre-formed
scour holes, vegetated buffers, etc.) before entering the stream. Please refer to the most current
version of NC DWQ Stormwater Best Managenient Practices.
11. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area should be maintained to prevent direct
contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured
concrete should not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and
possible aquatic life and fish kills.
12. If temporary access roads or detours are constructed, the site shall be graded to its preconstruction
contours and elevations. Disturbed areas should be seeded or mulched to stabilize the soil and
appropriate native woody species should be planted. When using temporary structures the area
should be cleared but not grubbed. Clearing the area with chain saws, mowers, bush-hogs, or
other mechanized equipment and leaving the stumps and root mat intact allows the area to re-
vegetate naturally and minimizes soil disturbance.
13. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands shall be below the
elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and
20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low
flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and other structures
including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result
in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream
of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being
maintained if requested in writing by DWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock
or other limiting features encountered during construction, please contact the NC DWQ for
guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be
required.
14. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, they should be designed to mimic natural stream cross
section as closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where
appropriate. Widening the stream channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the
inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition
that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage.
15. If foundation test borings are necessary; it should be noted in the document. Geotechnical work
is approved under General 401 Certification Number 3494/Nationwide Permit No. 6 for Survey
'Activities.
16. Sediment and erosion control measures sufficient to protect water resources must be implemented
and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of North Carolina Sediment and
Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual and the most recent version of NCS000250.
17. All work in or adjacent to stream waters should be conducted in a dry work area unless otherwise
approved by NC DWQ. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT
Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and
other diversion structures should be used to prevent excavation in flowing water.
18. Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands and streams.
19. Borrow/waste areas should avoid wetlands to the maximum extent practical. Impacts to wetlands
in borrow/waste areas could precipitate compensatory mitigation.
20. While the use of National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps, NC Coastal Region Evaluation of
Wetland Significance (NC-CREWS) maps and soil survey maps are useful tools, their inherent
inaccuracies require that qualified personnel perform onsite wetland delineations prior to permit
approval.
21. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in stream channels in order to
minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other pollutants into streams.
This equipment should be inspected daily and maintained to prevent contamination of surface
waters from leaking fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.
22. In most cases, the DWQ prefers the replacement of the existing structure at the same location
with road closure. If road closure is not feasible, a temporary detour should be designed and
located to avoid wetland impacts, minimize the need for clearing and to avoid destabilizing
stream banks. If the structure will be on a new alignment, the old structure should be removed
and the approach fills removed from the 100-year floodplain. Approach fills should be removed
and restored to the natural ground elevation. The area should be stabilized with grass and planted
with native tree species. Tall fescue should not be used in riparian areas.
23. Riprap should not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner
that precludes aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly
designed, sized and installed.
Thank you for requesting our input at this time. The DOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water
Quality Certification requires that appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water quality
standards are met and designated uses are not degraded or lost. If you have any questions or require
additional information, please contact Rob Ridings at [phone].
cc: Eric Alsmeyer, US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director, NCDOT PDEA
Chris Murray, Division 5 Environmental Officer
Travis Wilson, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office copy
File Copy
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Office of Lebislative and Interbovernmental Affairs
Project Review Form
Project Number: 07-0005 County: Granville
Due Date: 07/31/2006
Date Received: 07/05/2006
Project Description: US 158 bypass (Oxford Outer Loop) in Granville Co. from US 158 (Roxboro Rd.) west of
Oxford to US 158 (Williamsboro Rd.) east of Oxford & widing from two lanes to four lanes,
divided. TIP No. R-2257
This Project is being reviewed as indicated below:
Regional Office Regional Office Area In-House Review
Asheville T-f Air FT Soil & Water Marine Fisheries
Fayetteville 11 Water Coastal Management Water Resources
Mooresville T-T Groundwater Wildlife T Environmental Health
F Raleigh
_F
Land Quality Engineer
FWildlife -DOT Solid Waste Mgmt
Washington Radiation Protection
TJ Forest Resources
Wilmington Other
Winston-Salem Land Resources
'FT_ Parks & Recreation
Water Quality
_T Water Quality - DOT
Air Quality
Manager Sign-Off/Region: Date: In-House Reviewer/Agency:
Response (check all applicable)
No objection to project as proposed. No Comment
Insufficient information to complete review Other (specify or attach comments)
Regional Office Only:
Please log into the IBEAM system and update your comments in the DSS (Decision Support System) application,
SEPA module. If you have any questions, please contact:
Melba McGee, Environmental Coordinator at [e-mail]
E ?c??0W
D
JUL u 7 2006
DENR - WAl ER QUALITY
WETLANDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH
S=cta&s Office
DOA
JUL 0 3 .7Pl?1!
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTNMNT OF TRANSPORTATIOl
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GoveRNOR SECRETARY
June 29, 2006
MEMORANDUM TO: Ms. Chrys Baggett, Director
State Clearinghouse
Department of Administration -
FROM: Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director "
Project Development and Environment ales' Branc
SUBJECT: US 158 Bypass, from US 158 (Roxboro Road) West of Oxford to
US 158 (Williamsboro Road) East of Oxford. Granville County,
WBS 40440, TIP R-2257
This is to inform you that the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
is starting the project development, environmental and engineering studies for the proposed
US 158 Bypass. Oxford Outer Loop. The project is included in the 2006-2012 North Carolina
Transportation Improvement Program and is scheduled for ri ght of way in fiscal year 2010 and
construction in fiscal year 2012.
Attached for your review and comments are the scoping information sheets for the proposed
project. We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating
potential environmental impacts of the project. If applicable, please identify" any permits or
approvals that may be required by your agency. A scoping meeting will be scheduled with NCDOT
staff to discuss the proposed project in more detail. In order to include your comments in our
materials for this meeting, we would appreciate your response by August 18. 2006. If you would
like to attend the scoping meeting, please notify the project engineer.
It is anticipated that a state funded Environmental Assessment will be prepared for this
project. This document will be prepared in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act.
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Richard Helms, Project
Development Engineer, of this Branch at [phone], Ext. 236. Please include the TIP
Project Number in all correspondence and comments.
GJT/plr
Attachment
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPART%!ENT OF TRANSPCRTA- Cv
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND &;., P:•.', FNTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW"NCOOT.ORG
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC

PDEA Scoping Procedures
Rev 4/10/06
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Scoping Information Sheet
TIP No.: R-2257
WBS No.: 40440
Federal Aid No:
Division: 5
Proiect Descriotion:
Sent Date: June 29, 2006
Revision Date:
Meetina Date:
Count : Granville
US 158 Bypass (Oxford Outer Loop) in Granville County from US 158 (Roxboro Rd.)
west of Oxford to US 158 (`Vil iamsboro Rd.) east of Oxford. This project includes
widing from tzvo lanes to four lanes, divided.
General Protect Need:
Improve safety and capacity of US 158.
Metrooolitan / Rural Plannina Oraanization Kerr / Tar RPO
Area:
NEPA/404 Meraer Candidate?: ? Yes ? No ® Not sure
Feasibilitv Studv Completed?: ? Yes © No Date
Type of Environmental Documents to be Preoared / Proiect Schedule:
Dates: Type of Document:
Environmental Document:
Right of Way:
Let:
July 16, 2010
January 30, 2012
June 2008
April 2009
Air Qualitv Status: ? Non-attainment ? Maintenance ® Attainment
PAGE 1 OF 6
FDEA accping Prccedures
Design Criteria:
Length of Project Limits: 4.74 miles
Type of Access Control:
(Existing / Proposed)
Structure Inventory:
Functional
Classification:
Rev 4/10/06
Existing: none
Proposed: limited control of access
N/A
Rural Principal Arterial
Strateaic Hiahwav Corridor
Information:
CTP/Thorouahfare Plan
Designation (Facility Type):
Roadwav Tvoical
Section:
(Existing / Proposed)
Tvoical Section in Compliance with Conformitv Determination:
® Yes ? No
Riaht of Way.
(Existing / Proposed)
Existina Posted
Sneed:
Expressway
Expressway
Existing: 2-lane, 2-way
Proposed: 4-lane, divided (46-foot median)
Existing: 260-325 feet?
Proposed: May require additional
55 Proposed Desian 60
Sneed:
Traff ic (AADT): % TTST:
Current Year: (2006) 7,000 % Dual:
Design Year: (2030) N/A % DHV:
Design Standards Applicable: L? AASHTO 3R
Railroad Involvement:
2 inactive, at-grade railroad crossings (Southern Railway)
Cost Estimate:
TIP Estimate:
Current Estimate:
Construction: Right of Wa : Total Cost:
$16,785,000.00 $4,106,000.00 520,891,000.00
N/A N/A N/A
PAGE 2OF6
_ 96,
BEGIN
PROJECT
158
15
O?
Q?N
158
r_J,k
-? 96 .?
--?? " -\
SCALE
0 2,125 4,250 8,500 Feet

ER
f-? 1 Y8 `
?~ 158
s F3
1
15
END
PROJECT _j
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT
9 OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS BRANCH
VICINITY MAP
US 158 BYPASS
FROM US 158 (ROXBORO RD.) WEST OF
OXFORD TO US 158 (WILLIAMSBORO RD.)
EAST OF OXFORD.
JUNE 2006 FIGURE 1
77
°=1

15.
r +'`'? ?1t1`F? ? N •\, f??, /l 1 Il??? ` ? '' \:)? ? ??? \-. /7 ? -tip
\?? ? w 96 '???=???t-??L{?j}L?,1? , lS??/? / 1 ? I1 /1' /f( \ + „s ?''?`l,I}?' l`? i'•? /J?' ? ?/
0 11
`Jivy` i??\f 158 '? ?// .A1 i l%'"?? IJ-;'(\ 3t?ery 1) ,<? r(?,C (? If^6(:
?':-'w '?`\\?.v ,''? L._.. fey,; ,xe-?_?•.1? ?1\.i?l J'.I ?r-^ 1-Vn F ?\ , . , C = J o , \t" ?f7 . 1
, <• ,? ? ?i '; l ,?' `mss` ,>,^ t r -r-
BEGIN yam; l1 S 1 ?;,
PROJECT
i/?: ??•? "F ? II ?" ? .mss ? mow,-,. y? t r? ,?,.Q,{? ` L? ? ? ? 1 ?•• ? ?? }?;?\?'
158
=rte
'77, 111- I f rr ,.d - 96 JMr :4?T?j'11 /? ?q(.- ?• ,•4
.? „y Y `e
?an-,,.? ;?? , max...--•=.??-•??•,--?-- ? ==n =??,. -, _
1 1, i? / f\ 1?', / .t``> t •! , 1? iii c,6-'r
- L`cx II 'r /t~ 7 ,'? 9 t`'? , ?2 4• 7.N ///? -/li_f ?. /... r.
' 1?' ?' II9? /-3? /??"''`}?_•?? C`r'?J:,r ?'1 ?Y t?? ??? ?- Fr1i ??r/` 158
? ,? j?l Il. ? ? . ;\ ?;l ! r ? r ?>\1 ?,??a i `>w ,J 1. Y ?? ? \.`.? ( ? `' J . , J i. ?• f
re?,?aMrr 158
?• "i ?` 1? ^ ? ..., UL^ y `..I?u l' +? y?'4. 158 ??"? 9.v?1?r'a'"? \,? r L!"' Y ?~c. uTM .llj,\7?}??"
?'j-1?? L?J / ?'l'-??^t,r `riti?•t,. ?4??zl:?.j+'?w?d''fjtL t ?\l•,ie'+ ''?i?r?3.€rJ tl ?'? '
?, ,? ? j 1 t ! -.,,?,? , , •6- ?. ?- tt'`y ,? f ': ,ra t`\ ? tf4ltrr .,:-' ?(' ? /?rf 1.
S ? c mom it ,l'? 1' ^? ? R` J 'eat'r??^W . r?ti .c!??'S'r ? ? 'V r!ri // ?? f \ 7 d a' 1 1 r ?1
` /: I f i ? ??-.. ? ?I1? ?(`?.G? ( ??? ?,j??'?i,(,?? rer G ? ?iy: - •?,l\l "? I??!]?. (?1? 1 y'Y /
I i. / I ? 1 .,_, ,1, ,,1 •pr?s tt y??J irts'? \??-??,?.-?? u-? r ?ILan";ff.?,7 1.`- J ? t , , /i., •? L??
1 y 1 ku i ?{ < -? / 1 y 1?\4?a/ s" J ?° , E `f"*+fJ. I M
4-7
,\ ?? , } 1 1 1 /1 ? _ t { K.rd:7.t?ti" i s 7 ? ' ; ? ? ` v 15 ? l ; ` ?:.ce?eJrt} ? ? \ ' 0 , 3 4'- 1 l?•' l?.??f__
1 ',..',11 : 5 I '1 i ^-1 i ? * { ?•?•. d!'.?f', )?(` ?' r - ! t ? l NA, f c \ ar,•- .. fI t ail, ..
i -,1. \-,?c`i/"? ?t? t 4 L•?`V`v?'.'Si'<f?F"?r`)?'j.''?`' p 4\ -'r
END
55 '?-.; .,'b-_..:?,--: ?Mr??` ,'? ?' =/ ;r:???,`?--'-'.'.. ., l ,?, /? -..".:_`'?9•" y,.?=-1 PROJECT
Lilo . r _ ,?? ? ?n=• .""?'"?,' 1: ?? ,?.,_? ? ?-i, ., ? ,?45,, .?-??? I? •••
L..'7'?..? Y'w j ,? ?.\? v.Yl „`\? L r•.? \ ?\ -?.(l • 1 l?l , /? '1\, I r ,,= - ...\
t ,I?l =Jl/?? 5 two ?i/?, I ?.y- a?!? / • `?? \ 1=- F? ? t'll??t 1r? ? _ ?'?c/ .? ?1 ! ?{ ?> ?I !1:L
_, i a ?\ ? ? .? .?/? `,,"r?, -,I ? >r-' ?,,?•1 ?. z? 1 ? , , war i ?, l _ , (? ' '\` ? `' ` f _ .
J'[i•ItiWhAMF t..t?'. .\/,f••H. IZ.' ,. 1: 1 r ? !s \ ?? Vy..ph r> j.J.lrr Jim- J? ? ?.. i / '?r•-
rt? t '' ?lh/??n,.? a?--• \ ?: }?? i J-?1? >h _ ' -f u` ?.' r. )l?I 'y./iLT
i'? ) 1 /r: S` f;,?/ t V / ? ` ??.;-- -"?? _.`?N y r\ ? i. f ?' i l ??•' .T??I // ? ? ?J.__- \./ `?
p ;,.fCl ' / ? . /?/ / /t\` i Y; j , S\?` • i ?(-l 1 i ?? r?l • c ,?F ; ,.,?, y .? r
r?er ?r.t \\ / -?? ( V t' 1 J l.( r ,iI 11 I ./\ `i' % ??-,'J.l/y/t ??L ,? ?"?-•?5.`
1 \\ .f. ?? iJ A'i ?t'6.jJ l?a?l !?} ?.`?' J rJ \ C?/??j/????1??/??t?? ?.,7
{) - t' 1) 1 L 7- C.` `r• \? \ 1 ii /? `i? l } / { / -r.?/ ?) /?> -.??\ t < ?`:1! o
AA,

. SCALE
0 2,125 4,250 8,500 Feet
I i i i I } i i I
c.°fnM Cq4 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
' a PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND
a
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS BRANCH
' Nrrs r.',.9
QUAD MAP
US 158 BYPASS
FROM US 158 (ROXBORO RD.) WEST OF
OXFORD TO US 158 (WILLIAMSBORO RD.)
EAST OF OXFORD.
JUNE 2006 FIGURE 2
C©?? C ?? ? k----
-- ------------
i ? ? s- ?- ?
C /?s' ?LJ---`- - - -- --- __ -
-- -- -- -
__ _ _-
J 0?'c?l_a/1__ ?ee'\
-- -- - -
------- ----?' - -?r/S_ ?- ---
e ? STAl? ?
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION V4
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
June 29, 2006
MEMORANDUM TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Ms. Nicole Thomson
Division of Water Quality/Wetlands
Central Office
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director
Project Development and Environmental A
o?
°SlOR? jo?1??r 6
LYNDO 'FiPPETF
SECRETARY
US 158 Bypass, from US 158 (Roxboro Road) W$'Xt of Oxford t
US 158 (Williamsboro Road) East of Oxford, Granville County,
WBS 40440, TIP R-2257
This is to inform you that the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
is starting the project development, environmental and engineering studies for the proposed
US 158 Bypass, Oxford Outer Loop. The project is included in the 2006-2012 North Carolina
Transportation Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal year 2010 and
construction in fiscal year 2012.
Attached for your review and comments are the scoping information sheets for the proposed
project. We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating
potential environmental impacts of the project. If applicable, please identify any pen-nits or
approvals that may be required by your agency. A scoping meeting will be scheduled with NCDOT
staff to discuss the proposed project in more detail. In order to include your comments in our
materials for this meeting, we would appreciate your response by August 18, 2006. If you would
like to attend the scoping meeting, please notify the project engineer.
It is anticipated that a state funded Environmental Assessment will be prepared for this
project. This document will be prepared in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act.
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Richard Helms, Project
Development Engineer, of this Branch at [phone], Ext. 236. Please include the TIP
Project Number in all correspondence and comments.
GJT/plr
Attachment
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE. WWW.N000T.ORG RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
PDEA Scoping Procedures
Rev 4/10/06
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Scoping Information Sheet
TIP No.: R-2257
WBS No.: 40440
Federal Aid No:
Division: 5
Sent Date: June 29, 2006
Revision Date:
Meeting Date:
County: Granville
F'roiect Description:
US 158 Bypass (Oxford Outer Loop) in Granville County from US 158 (Roxboro Rd.)
west of Oxford to US 158 (Williamsboro Rd.) east of Oxford. This project includes
widing from two lanes to four lanes, divided.
General Project Need:
Improve safety and capacity of US 158.
Metropolitan / Rural Planning Organization Kerr / Tar RPO
Area:
NEPA/404 Merg er Candidate?: ? Yes ? No ® Not sure

Feasibility Stud y Completed?: ? Yes ® No Date
Type of Environmental Documents to be Prepared / Project Schedule:
Dates: Type of Document:
Environmental Document:
Right of Way:
Air Quality Status:
Let:
EA
FONSI
E Jul 16, 2010
January 30, 2012
June 2008
April 2009
? Non-attainment ? Maintenance ? Attainment
PAGE 1 OF 6
PDEA Scoping Procedures
Design Criteria:
Length of Proiect Limits: 4.74 miles
Type of Access Control:
(Existing / Proposed)
Structure Inventory:
Functional
Classification:
Rev 4/10/06
Existing: none
Proposed: limited control of access
N/A
Rural Principal Arterial
Strategic Highway Corridor
Information:
CTP/Thoroughfare Plan
Designation (Facility Type):
Roadway Typical
Section:
(Existing / Proposed)
Typical Section in Compliance with Conformity Determination:
® Yes
Right of Way:
(Existing / Proposed)
Existing Posted
Speed:
Expressway
Expressway
Existing: 2-lane, 2-way
Proposed: 4-lane, divided (46-foot median)
? No
Existing: 260-325 feet?
Proposed: May require additional
Proposed Design
55 Speed: 60
Traff ic (AADT): % TTST:
Current Year: E2030) 06) 7,000 % Dual:
Design Year: N/A % DHV:
Design Standards Applicable: u AASHTO C? 3R
Railroad Involvement:
2 inactive, at-grade railroad crossings (Southern Railway)
Cost Estimate:
TIP Estimate:
Current Estimate:
Construction: Right of Wa : Total Cost:
$16,785,000.00 $4,106,000.00 $20,891,000.00
N/A N/A N/A
PAGE 2OF6

15
6
cr. N
ac 4
O T-
N Ix
BEGIN
PROJECT
158
RO RD.
ROXB

SCALE
0 2,125 4,250 8,500 Feet
1 I I
i
`'9¢ NORTH CAROLINA DEPART
t OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT A
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST;
VICINITY MAP
US 158 BYPASS
FROM US 158 (ROXBORO RD.) W
OXFORD TO US 158 (WILLIAMSBC
EAST OF OXFORD.
I ?II
1!
?I
15
BEGIN
PROJECT
"
8 ?? /1

15
EN
PRO
SCALE
0 2,125 4,250 8,500 Feet
I I I I I I I I I
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS BRANCH
QUAD MAP
US 158 BYPASS
FROM US 158 (ROXBORO RD.) WEST OF
OXFORD TO US 158 (WILLIAMSBORO RD.)
EAST OF OXFORD.
JUNE 2006 FIGURE 2
N. C. D .RTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DATE
TO AkIlDRAl- TO: ILDG.
?Mr. John Hennessy
FROM: tt 16SO ILDO.

? NOTE AND FILE ? PER OUR CONVERSATION
? NOTE AND RETURN TO ME ? PERR YOUR REQUEST
? RETURN WITH MORE DETAILS ,
UR APPROVAL
lJyOR YO
? NOTE AND SEE ME ABOUT THIS FOR YOUR INFORMATION
? PLEASE ANSWER ? FOR YOUR COMMENTS
? PREPARE REPLY FOR MY SIGNATURE ? SIGNATURE
? TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ? INVESTIGATE AND REPORT
COMMENTS:
i
11
t!ao?
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVI':RNOR
July 31, 2007
MEMORANDUM
TO: Secretary Lyndo Tippettt
FROM: Jamille A. Robbins /l
Senior Public Hearin Officer
Human Environment Unit
LYNDo TIPPETT
SECRETARY
RE: Notice of a Citizens Informational Workshop for Widening of US 158 Bypass
(Oxford Outer Loop) from US 158 Business (Roxboro Road) West of Oxford
to US 158 Business (Williamsboro Road) East of Oxford
The following Notice is furnished for your information:
R-2257 This project proposes to widen the. Oxford Outer Loop from Roxboro Road to
Williamsboro Road.
JAR/cdh
Attachment
cc: Mr. Kenneth Spaulding, Board of Transportation Member - Division 5
Ms. Nina S. Szolsberg, At-Large, Board of Transportation Member- Division 5
Mr. Steve Varnedoe, P.E.
Mr. J. B. Williamson, Jr.
Ms. Deborah M. Barbour, P.E.
Mr. C. W. Leggett, P.E.
Mr. Majed Al-Ghandour, P.E.
Mr. Bill Rosser
Mr. Greg Thorpe
Mr. Rob Hanson, P.E.
Ms. Teresa Hart, 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] LOCATION:
NC DFPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] PARKER LINCOLN BLDU
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT UNIT 2728 CAPITAL BLVD
1583 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE. WWW.NCDOT.ORG RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-158:"
" V I 1
Ms. Sharon Lipscomb
Ms. Tammy Denning
Mr. Everett Ward
Mr. Mike Bruff, P.E.
Mr. John Hennessy
Mr. Charles Brown, P.E., PLS
Mr. Robert H. Mathes, Jr., Right of Way Agent - Division 5
FHWA
r V '0 1
NOTICE OF A CITIZENS INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP
FOR WIDENING OF THE US 158 BYPASS (OXFORD OUTER LOOP)
FROM US 158 BUSINESS (ROXBORO ROAD) WEST OF OXFORD
TO US 158 BUSINESS (WILLIAMSBORO ROAD) EAST OF OXFORD
TIP Project No. R-2257
Granville County
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold the
above Citizens Informational Workshop on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 between
the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Oxford Public Works Assembly Room
located at 227 West McClanahan Street, Oxford.
The purpose of this workshop is for NCDOT representatives to share
information, answer questions, and accept comments regarding this project. The
opportunity to submit comments or questions will be provided. Interested citizens
are encouraged to attend at any time during the above-mentioned hours.
NCDOT proposes to widen the US 158 Bypass (Oxford Outer Loop) from
Roxboro Road to Williamsboro Road. The project proposes to widen the existing
roadway to a four-lane, divided roadway. The purpose of the project is to provide
capacity for future traffic volumes, improve regional mobility, and improve safety
of the traveling public.
Anyone desiring additional information may contact Transportation
Planning Engineer Richard Helms, Project Development and Environmental
Analysis at 1548 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1548, phone (919)
733-7844 ext.236, or email rhelms dot. state. nc.us.
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with
Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop.
Anyone requiring special services should contact Mr. Helms as early as possible
so that arrangements can be made.