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MICHAEL F. EASLEY
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March 31, 2005
MEMORANDUM TO: File
FROM: Ryan L. White, Project Engineer
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch

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LYNDO TIPPET
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Scoping Meeting Minutes for T.I.P. Project R-2575, US 158,
From NC 86 west of Yanceyville to SR 1159 (Thee Hester Road) west Roxboro,
WBS # 35525.1.1, Caswell-Person Counties
A scoping meeting for T.I.P. Project R-2575 was conducted on Thursday, February 24, 2005 in room 470 of the
Highway Building. Those in attendance are listed below.
Name
Kirby Warrick
Derek Bradner
Jurek Gedzior
Jeff Garland
Erin Hendff
Jerry Snead
Quang Nguyen
James Bridges
Ryan L. White
Jeff Weller
Kori Kelly
Ellen Beckmann
David Wasserman
Van Argabright
Steve Gurganus
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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Comments from Roadway Design (Jimmy Goodnight, Tim Goins) were submitted after the meeting.
Correspondence was received from US Army Corps of Engineers (John Thomas) and the Division of Water
Quality (Beth Barnes)
Comments and concerns from the meeting are outlined below:
Office of Human Environment
Caswell County has a high minority population and Person County has a high concentration of low-income
families. Enhanced public outreach for the Hispanic population within the project study area is recommended.
The Caswell County Park and the NCWRC Caswell Gamelands are both section 4(f) properties.
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Division of Water Quality
Best Management Practices to reduce non-point source pollution are recommended. Hazardous spill catch
basins will be required for stream crossings within the critical area of the water supply watershed. The table
below indicates stream features within the project area:
Creek Name H drolo is Unit Class
South Fork Rattlesnake Creek and UT's 030204 C
Reed Fork and UT's 030205 C
H co Creek and UT's 030205 C
Kilgore Creek 030205 C
Cobbs Creek 030205 C
Cub Creek 030205 C
County Line Creek and UT's 030204 WS-II HQW
South Hyco Creek and UT's 030205 WS-II HQW CA
Army Corps of Engineers
Permit requirements cannot be determined at this point in the planning process. Mitigation credit can be provided
if existing bridge approach causeways are removed and replaced with longer spans in order to reclaim wetlands.
Federal Highway Administration
TIP Projects R-2582 or R-2584 should be used as model projects for implementing Strategic Highway Corridor
projects in to the NEPA/Merger Process.
Transportation Planning
The Strategic Highway Plan does not currently specify whether an expressway type 1 or type 2 is to be
constructed within the project study area. The Purpose and Need Statement should focus on regional mobility
and connectivity between activity centers and not on traffic volumes. Transportation Planning will be holding a
meeting with the resource agencies to discuss the process of implementing Strategic Highway Corridor projects
into the merger process.
Roadway Design
An expressway type-II is recommended as the proposed facility classification. A "best-fit" alignment will be
developed based on of the existing environmental areas of concern. Wetlands should be delineated 200' on each
side of the facility, 1000' along each Y-line, and 200' on each side of the Y-lines.
Location and Surveys
The right of way along the US 158/NC 86 overlap is currently 150 feet.
Photogrammetry
Plan sheets for the project corridor should be completed in June 2006.
Right of Way
There is a cemetery located near the eastern limit of the project.
Program Development
This project does not currently have federal funding. It is recommended that a federal document be produced for
this project. If the decision is made to utilize federal money on the project, then a new document would not have
to be produced. Right of way funds are available for R-2575A (from NC 86 west of Yanceyville, to NC 86 east of
Yanceyville).
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Hydraulics
There are nine stream crossings located in the project study area. The following table summarizes the
rernmmPnrJntinns in rPnnrrt to the existing crossings:
Stream Name Existing Structure Recommendation Comments
S. Fork Rattlesnake Creek 72" Pipe
Country Line Creek Bridge # 1
Len th:220' Retain and widen
Country Line Creek
Tributary 10x8 Culvert Retain and extend
Reedy Fork Creek Bridge # 20:
6 Barrel 8'x9' culvert Replace with bridge
N. Hyco Creek Bridge # 24 Currently under
construction Need to determine width of
new structure
Kilgore Creek Bridge # 52
Quadruple 7' x 9' culvert Retain and extend
Cobb's Creek 1 - 8 x 6 culvert Retain and extend
Cub Creek 1 - 6 x 6 culvert Retain and extend
S. Hyco Creek Bridge #11
Length: 171' Replace with bridge
at same location Hazardous spill basin required
at location.
Location and Surveys
The right of way along the US 158/NC 86 overlap is currently 150 feet.
Photoarammetry
Plan sheets for the project corridor should be completed in June 2006.
Traffic Engineering (Congestion Management)
Updated traffic forecasts should be completed in 2 - 3 weeks.
Traffic Engineering (Triad Region)
There are two (2) traffic signals that would need to be revised with the project
¦ Signal Inventory # 07-2051 located at US 158 and SR 1589 (Fire Tower Rd.)
¦ Signal Inventory # 07-1091 located at NC 86/ US 158 and SR 1576.
Signals may be recommended once traffic counts and projections are received. Rumble strips should be placed
on the outside and inside shoulders of this project to increase safety along the project corridor.
Traffic Safety
Pavement markings should be improved and the use of lighting will help to address the high number of nighttime
and wet condition crashes,
Action Items
¦ PDEA will submit a request to Congestion Management to provide input in regards to intersections and
possible interchanges along the project corridor.
¦ PDEA will schedule the Concurrent Point #1 (Purpose and Need) meeting.
After reviewing the comments and concerns on the project, the issues were summarized and the meeting was
adjourned.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
February 4, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director
Project Development and Environment analysis Branch
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
FROM: Beth Haines Barnes, NCDOT Coordinator
SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for widening of US 158, from NC 86 west of Yanceyville in
Caswell County to SR 1159 (Thee Hester Road) west of Roxboro in Person County,
Project Number: 05-0073
WSB Element No.38803
TIP Project R-2575
Division: 07.
In reply to your correspondence dated January 26, 2005 in which you requested comments for the above
referenced project, preliminary analysis of the project indicates that the following stream features lie
within the project area:
Creek Name (Hydrologic Unit) Class
South Fork Rattlesnake Creek and UT's (030204) C
Reed Fork and UT's (030205) C
H co Creek and UT's (030205) C
Kilgore Creek (030205) C
Cobbs Creek (030305) C
Cub Creek (030205) C
Count Line Creek and UT's (030204) WS-II H W
South H co Creek and UT's (030205) WS-II HOW CA
The Division of Water Quality offers these comments:
Within the Roanoke Basin, sedimentation and stormwater runoff are major concerns. The use of BMPs to
reduce non-point source pollution is recommended.
401 Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1650 One
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: http://h2o.enr_state.ne.us/ncwetlands Vatura N
Natural Resources
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February 4, 2005
Environmental Documentation
A. Any environmental documents pertaining to this project should provide a detailed and itemized
presentation of the proposed impacts to wetlands and streams with corresponding mapping. There
should be a discussion on mitigation plans for unavoidable impacts. If mitigation is required, it is
preferable to present a conceptual (if not finalized) mitigation plan with the environmental
documentation. While the NCDWQ realizes that this may not always be practical, it should be
noted that for projects requiring mitigation, appropriate mitigation plans will be required prior to
issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification.
B. An analysis of cumulative and secondary impacts anticipated as a result of this project may be
required.
Design & Construction
A. The project shall incorporate the requirements for WS-II and High Quality Waters as specified
in 15A NCAC 213 .0214 (WS-II), .0217 (Stormwater Control Criteria), and .0224 (High
Quality Waters) with respect to storm water management, sedimentation and erosion control,
and riparian buffers.
B. Hazardous spill catch basins will be required for stream crossings within the critical area of the
water supply watershed.
C. The DWQ requests that DOT adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled, "Design Standards
in Sensitive Watersheds" (15A NCAC 04B .0124) and use Best Management Practices for the
Protection of Surface Waters (March 1997) specifically using all applicable preventive and
control measures during the design, construction and maintenance of this project. These
measures should be implemented prior to any ground-disturbing activities to minimize impacts
to downstream aquatic resources.
D. Storm water should be designed to be directed to vegetated buffer areas, grass-lined ditches or
other means appropriate to the site for the purpose of pre-treating storm water runoff, and must
not be routed directly into streams. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly
discouraged, so that they may be utilized for storm water sheet flow.
E. In order to reduce sedimentation in receiving waters, same day seeding and mulching is
strongly encouraged. Stormwater should be directed to grassed swales, buffer areas, preformed
scour holes or retention basins rather than routed directly into streams.
F. Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands. Sediment should be
removed from any water pumped from behind a cofferdam before the water is returned to the
stream.
G. Do not use any machinery in the stream channels unless absolutely necessary. Do not remove
vegetation from the stream bank unless it is absolutely necessary. Avoid removing large trees
and undercut banks. If large, undercut trees must be removed, then cut the trunks and leave the
stumps and root systems in place to minimize damage to stream banks.
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February 4, 2005
H. Borrow/waste areas should not be located in wetlands. It is likely that compensatory mitigation
will be required if wetlands are impacted by waste or borrow as well as utility relocations.
1. Wetland and stream impacts should be avoided to the maximum extent practical. If this is not
possible, alternatives that minimize wetland impacts should be chosen. In accordance with the
NCDWQ Wetlands Rules 115A NCAC 21-1.0506(b)(6)), mitigation will be required for impacts
of greater than 150 linear feet to any single perennial stream. In the event that mitigation
becomes required, the mitigation plan should be designed to replace appropriate lost functions
and values. Onsite mitigation is preferable, however, the NC Ecological Enhancement Program
(EEP) is available for use as compensatory mitigation.
J. While the use of National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps and soil surveys is a useful office
tool, their inherent inaccuracies require that qualified personnel perform onsite wetland
delineations prior to permit approval.
K. DWQ prefers replacement of bridges with bridges, particularly in higher quality waters (i.e.
trout streams, water supply watersheds, high quality and outstanding resource waters).
L. When practical, the DWQ requests that bridges be replaced on the existing location with road
closure. If a detour proves necessary, remediation measures in accordance with the NCDWQ
requirements for General 401 Certification No. 3366/Nationwide Permit No. 33 (Temporary
Construction, Access and Dewatering) must be followed.
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 Beth Haines Barnes at [phone].
pc: John Thomas, USACE Raleigh Field Office
Chris Militscher, USEPA Region IV, Raleigh Field Office
Gary Jordan, USFWS
Travis Wilson, NCWRC
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
January 26, 2005
MEMORANDUM TO
FROM:
SUBJECT: Scoping Meeting for TIP Project R-2515
US 158, from NC 86 west of Yanceyville to SR 1159 (Thee
Hester Road) west of Roxboro, Caswell-Person Counties
Attached for your review and comments are the scoping sheets for the subject
project (see attached map for project location). The purpose of these sheets and the
related review procedure is to have an early "meeting of the minds" as to the project
scope of work that should be performed and thereby enable us to better implement the
project. A scoping meeting for this project is scheduled for February 24, 2005 at 10:00
AM in the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch Conference Room
(Room 470). You may provide us with your comments at the meeting or mail them to us
prior to that date.
Thank you for your assistance in this part of our planning process. If there are any
questions about the meeting, please call Ryan L. White, Project Development Engineer, at
919-733-7844, extension 245. Please include the TIP Project Number in all
correspondence and comments.
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MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE. WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC
R-2575 PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
Date February 24, 2005
Revision Date
Project Development Stage
Programming
Planning X
Design
TIP # R-2575
Project # 8.1457801
Divisions 5,7
County Caswell - Person
Route US 158, from NC 86 west of Yanceyville in Caswell County to SR
1159 (Thee Hester Road) west of Roxboro in Person County
Functional Classification: US 158 is a two-lane principal arterial.
Length: 17.3 miles (27.9 kilometers)
Purpose of Project:
The purpose of this project is to accommodate the projected traffic and provide an
improved east-west facility within Caswell and Person counties. Project R-2575 is one of
a number of TIP projects comprising Strategic Highway Corridor #37, which proposes to
widen US 158 from Forsyth County in the western piedmont to Currituck County in the
northeastern coastal plain of North Carolina. Once the proposed improvements are
completed, they will provide the northern tier counties of North Carolina with a high-
speed, east-west transportation facility.
Description of project (including specific limits) and major elements of work:
The project proposes to widen US 158, from NC 86 west of Yanceyville to SR 1159
(Thee Hester Road) west of Roxboro, to a multi-lane facility. Currently, US 158 is a
three-lane facility from NC 86 west of Yanceyville to NC 62 east of Yanceyville. From
NC 62 to the eastern project limit at SR 1159 (The Hester Road), US 158 carries two
lanes of traffic.
Type of environmental document to be prepared: EA/FONSI
Environmental study schedule: EA 7/06 FONSI 4/07 R/W PY LET PY
Will there be special funding participation by municipality, developers, or other?
Yes No X
If yes, by whom and amount: ($) , or (%)
How and when will this be paid?
Type of Access Control (current): Full Partial None X
PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
Type of Facility: Currently, US 158 is a three-lane facility with 12' lanes through
Yanceyville. Last of Yanceyville, US 158 is a two-lane rural facility with a 24' pavement
width and grass shoulders.
Interchanges 0 Grade Separations 0 Stream Crossings (Named) 7
Proposed Typical Section: US 158 will be widened to a four-lane expressway type-1I
with a grass median. The upgraded facility will have partial control of access with
interchanges provided only at major intersections and at-grade intersections for minor
cross-streets.
Traffic: [2003] 8,900 VPD (NC 86) to 2,500 VPD (SR 1159)
Design Standards Applicable: AASHTO X 311
Design Speed:
Current Cost Estimate:
Construction Cost (including engineering and contingencies)... $ 58 600,000
Right of Way Cost (including rel., util., and acquisition)....... $ 11 400,000
Total Cost ........................................... $ 70,000,000
TIP Cost Estimate:
Construction ....................................... $ 54,600,000
Right of Way ...................................... $ 11 400,000
Total Cost ........................................ $ 66,500,000

List any special features, such as railroad involvement, which could affect cost or
schedule of project:
R-2575 PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
Scoping sheets have been reviewed and approved* by:
Highway Design
Roadway
Structure
Design Services
Geotechnical
Hydraulics
Loc. & Surveys
Photogrammetry
Prel. Est. Engr.
PDEA.
Right of Way
R/W Utilities
Traffic Engineering
Project Management
County Manager
City/Municipality
Others
INIT. DATE
Board of Tran. Member
Mgr. Program & Policy _
Chief Engineer-Precons
Chief Engineer-Oper.
Secondary Roads Off.
Construction Branch
Roadside Environmental
Maintenance Branch
Bridge Maintenance
Statewide Planning
Division Engineer
Bicycle Coordinator
Program Development
FHWA
Dept. of Cult. Res.
Dept. of Eli & NR
INIT. DATE
Comments or Remarks:
*If you are not in agreement with proposed project or scoping, note your proposed
revisions in Comments or Remarks Section and initial and date after comments.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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January 26, 2005
MEMORANDUM TO
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Attached for your review and comments are the scoping sheets for the subject
project (see attached map for project location). The purpose of these sheets and the
related review procedure is to have an early "meeting of the minds" as to the project
scope of work that should be performed and thereby enable us to better implement the
project. A scoping meeting for this project is scheduled for February 24, 2005 at 10:00
AM in the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch Conference Room
(Room 470). You may provide us with your comments at the meeting or mail them to us
prior to that date.
Thank you for your assistance in this part of our planning process. If there are any
questions about the meeting, please call Ryan L. White, Project Development Engineer, at
919-733-7844, extension 245. Please include the TIP Project Number in all
correspondence and comments.
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Division of Water Quality
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Direct
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Scoping Meeting for TIP Project R-2575
US 158, from NC 86 west of Yanceyville to SR 1159 (Thee
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MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW. DOH. DOT. STATE. NC. US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC
R-2575 PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
Date February 24, 2005
Revision Date
Project Development Stage
Programming
Planning X
Design
'rip # R-2575
Project # 8.1457801
Divisions 5,7
County Caswell - Person
Route US 158, from NC 86 west of Yanceyville in Caswell County to SR
1159 (Thee Hester Road) west of Roxboro in Person County
Functional Classification: US 158 is a two-lane principal arterial.
Length: 17.3 miles (27.9 kilometers)
Purpose of Project:
The purpose of this project is to accommodate the projected traffic and provide an
improved east-west facility within Caswell and Person counties. Project R-2575 is one of
a number of TIP projects comprising Strategic Highway Corridor #37, which proposes to
widen US 158 from Forsyth County in the western piedmont to Currituck County in the
northeastern coastal plain of North Carolina. Once the proposed improvements are
completed, they will provide the northern tier counties of North Carolina with a high-
speed, east-west transportation facility.
Description of project (including specific limits) and major elements of work:
The project proposes to widen US 158, from NC 86 west of Yanceyville to SR 1159
(Thee Hester Road) west of Roxboro, to a multi-lane facility. Currently, US 158 is a
three-lane facility from NC 86 west of Yanceyville to NC 62 east of Yanceyville. From
NC 62 to the eastern project limit at SR 1159 (The Hester Road), US 158 carries two
lanes of traffic.
Type of environmental document to be prepared: EA/FONSI
Environmental study schedule: EA 7/06 FONSI 4/07 R/W PY LET PY
Will there be special funding participation by municipality, developers, or other?
Yes No X
If yes, by whom and amount: ($) , or (%)
How and when will this be paid?
Type of Access Control (current): Full Partial None X
PROJECT SLOPING SHEET
Type of Facility: Currently, US 158 is a three-lane facility with 12' lanes through
Yanceyville. East of Yanceyville, US 158 is a two-lane rural facility with a 24' pavement
width and grass shoulders.
Interchanges 0 Grade Separations 0 Stream Crossings (Named) 7
Proposed Typical Section: US 158 will be widened to a four-lane expressway type-11
with a grass median. The upgraded facility will have partial control of access with
interchanges provided only at major intersections and at-grade intersections for minor
cross-streets.
Traffic: [2003] 8,900 VPD (NC 86) to 2,500 VPD (SR 1159)
Design Standards Applicable: AASHTO X 311
Design Speed:
Current Cost Estimate:
Construction Cost (including engineering and contingencies)... $ 58 600,000
Right of Way Cost (including rel., util., and acquisition)....... $ 11,400,000
Total Cost ........................................... $ 70,000,000
TIP Cost Estimate:
Constriction ....................................... $ 54 600,000
Right of Way ...................................... $ 11 400,000
Total Cost ........................................ $ 66,500,000
List any special features, such as railroad involvement, which could affect cost or
schedule of project:
R-2575 PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
Scoping sheets have been reviewed and approved* by:
Highway Design
Roadway
Structure
Design Services
Geotechnical
Hydraulics
Loc. & Surveys
Photogrammetry
Prel. Est. Engr.
PDEA.
Right of Way
R/W Utilities
Traffic Engineering
Project Management
County Manager
City/Municipality
Others
INIT. DATE,
INIT. DATE
Board of Tran. Member
Mgr. Program & Policy
Chief Engineer-Precons
Chief Engineer-Oper.
Secondary Roads Off.
Construction Branch
Roadside Environmental
Maintenance Branch
Bridge Maintenance
Statewide Planning
Division Engineer
Bicycle Coordinator
Program Development
FHWA
Dept. of Cult. Res.
Dept. of EH & NR
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*If you are not in agreement with proposed project or scoping, note your proposed
revisions in Comments or Remarks Section and initial and date after comments.

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Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
January 31, 2005
MEMORANDUM
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
TO: Melba McGee, Environmental Coordinator
Office of Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs
FROM: Beth Haines Barnes, NCDOT Coordinator iP4
SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for widening of US 158, From NC 86 west of Yanceyville in
Caswell County to SR 1159 (Thee Hester Road) west of Roxboro in Person County,
Project Number: 05-0073
WSB Element No.38803
TIP Project R-2575
Division: 07.
In reply to your correspondence dated August 23, 2004 in which you requested comments for the above
referenced project, preliminary analysis of the project indicates that the following lie within the project
area:
Creek Name (Hydrologic Unit) Class
South Fork Rattlesnake Creek and UT's (030204) C
Reed Fork and UT's (030205) C
H co Creek and UT's (030205) C
Kilgore Creek (030205) C
Cobbs Creek (030305) C
Cub Creek (030205) C
Count Line Creek and UT's (030204) WS-II HQW
South H co Creek and UT's (030205) WS-II HQW CA
The Division of Water Quality offers these comments:
Within the Roanoke Basin, sedimentation and stormwater runoff are major concerns. The use of BMPs to
reduce non-point source pollution is recommended.
401 Transportation Permitting Unit One
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 NorthCarolina
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: htty'/1h2o enr state nc.us/ncwetll nds N
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January 31, 2005
Environmental Documentation
A. Any environmental documents pertaining to this project should provide a detailed and itemized
presentation of the proposed impacts to wetlands and streams with corresponding mapping. There
should be a discussion on mitigation plans for unavoidable impacts. If mitigation is required, it is
preferable to present a conceptual (if not finalized) mitigation plan with the environmental
documentation. While the NCDWQ realizes that this may not always be practical, it should be
noted that for projects requiring mitigation, appropriate mitigation plans will be required prior to
issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification.
B. An analysis of cumulative and secondary impacts anticipated as a result of this project may be
required.
Design & Construction
A. The project shall incorporate the requirements for WS-II and High Quality Waters as specified
in 15A NCAC 213 .0214 (WS-II), .0217 (Stormwater Control Criteria), and .0224 (High
Quality Waters) with respect to storm water management, sedimentation and erosion control,
and riparian buffers.
B. The DWQ requests that DOT adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled, "Design Standards
in Sensitive Watersheds" (15A NCAC 04B .0124) and use Best Management Practices for the
Protection of Surface Waters (March 1997) specifically using all applicable preventive and
control measures during the design, construction and maintenance of this project. These
measures should be implemented prior to any ground-disturbing activities to minimize impacts
to downstream aquatic resources.
C. Storm water should be designed to be directed to vegetated buffer areas, grass-lined ditches or
other means appropriate to the site for the purpose of pre-treating storm water runoff, and must
not be routed directly into streams. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly
discouraged, so that they may be utilized for storm water sheet flow.
D. In order to reduce sedimentation in receiving waters, same day seeding and mulching is
strongly encouraged. Stormwater should be directed to grassed swales, buffer areas, preformed
scour holes or retention basins rather than routed directly into streams.
E. Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands. Sediment should be
removed from any water pumped from behind a cofferdam before the water is returned to the
stream.
F. Do not use any machinery in the stream channels unless absolutely necessary. Do not remove
vegetation from the stream bank unless it is absolutely necessary. Avoid removing large trees
and undercut banks. If large, undercut trees must be removed, then cut the trunks and leave the
stumps and root systems in place to minimize damage to stream banks.
G. Borrow/waste areas should not be located in wetlands. It is likely that compensatory mitigation
will be required if wetlands are impacted by waste or borrow as well as utility relocations.

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H. Wetland and stream impacts should be avoided to the maximum extent practical. If this is not
possible, alternatives that minimize wetland impacts should be chosen. In accordance with the
NCDWQ Wetlands Rules 115A NCAC 2H.0506(b)(6) }, mitigation will be required for impacts
of greater than 150 linear feet to any single perennial stream. In the event that mitigation
becomes required, the mitigation plan should be designed to replace appropriate lost functions
and values. Onsite mitigation is preferable, however, the NC Ecological Enhancement Program
(EEP) is available for use as compensatory mitigation.
1. While the use of National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps and soil surveys is a useful office
tool, their inherent inaccuracies require that qualified personnel perform onsite wetland
delineations prior to permit approval.
J. DWQ prefers replacement of bridges with bridges, particularly in higher quality waters (i.e.
trout streams, water supply watersheds, high quality and outstanding resource waters).
K. When practical, the DWQ requests that bridges be replaced on the existing location with road
closure. If a detour proves necessary, remediation measures in accordance with the NCDWQ
requirements for General 401 Certification No. 3366/Nationwide Permit No. 33 (Temporary
Construction, Access and Dewatering) must be followed.
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 Beth Haines Barnes at [phone].
pc: John Thomas, USACE Raleigh Field Office
Chris Militscher, USEPA Region IV, Raleigh Field Office
Gary Jordan, USFWS
Travis Wilson, NCWRC
File Copy
Central Files
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
Project Review Form
Project Number. County: Date Received: Date Reaponle Due (firm deadline1:
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This project is being reviewed as indicated below:
Regional Office Regional Office Area In-House Review
? Asheville X" XXsoil & Water ? Marine Fisheries
? Fayetteville Water ? Coastal Management
? Mooresville Groundwater ?ildlife d ? Water Resources
? Raleigh -Land Quality Engineer environmental Health
? Washington ? Recreational Consultant Forest Resources ? Solid Waste Mgmt
? Wilmington ? Land Resources ? Radiation Protection
XWinston-Salem arks & Recreation ? Other
Water Quality - _1_Xkd
? Groundwater
? Air Quality
Manager Sign-OWRegion: Date: In-House Reviewer/Agency:
Response (check all applicable)
? No objection to project as proposed.
? No Comment
? Insufficient information to complete review
o Other (specify or attach comments)
WETLANDS 1401 GROUP
2004
WATER QUALITY SECTO
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Melba McGee
Environmental Coordinator
Office of Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs

MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
August 23, 2004

MEMORANDUM TO:
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Ms. Chrys Bagget, Director
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
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SUBJECT: Start of Study Letter for TIP Project R-2575, US 158, From
NC 86 west of Yanceyville in Caswell County to SR 1159 (Thee Hester
Road) west of Roxboro in Person County, widen to a multi-lane facility,
Person County, State Project No. (WBS) 38803
The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch has begun studying the proposed
widening of US 158 to a multi-lane facility from NC 86 west of Yanceyville in Caswell County to SR
1159 (Thee Hester Road) west of Roxboro in Person County. The project is included in the 2004-2010
North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal year
2008 and construction in fiscal year 2010.
The subject project proposes to widen US 158 to a multi-lane facility from NC 86 west of
Yanceyville in Caswell County to SR 1159 (Thee Hester Road) west of Roxboro in Person County.
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
which may be required by your agency. Your comments will be used in the preparation of a state
funded Environmental Assessment. This document will be prepared in accordance with the State
Environmental Policy Act. It is desirable that your agency responds by October 1, 2004 so that your
comments can be used in the preparation of this document.
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Ryan L. White, Project
Development Engineer, of this branch at [phone], ext. 245. Please include the TIP Project
Number in all correspondence and comments
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MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE. WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US
LYNDO TIPPETT
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MEMORANDUM TO: File
LYNDO TIPPET
SECRETARY
FROM: Ryan L. White, Project Engineer
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
SUBJECT: Scoping Meeting Minutes for T.I.P. Project R-2575, US 158,
From NC 86 west of Yanceyville to SR 1159 (Thee Hester Road) west Roxboro,
WBS # 35525.1.1, Caswell-Person Counties
A scoping meeting for T.I.P. Project R-2575 was conducted on Thursday, February 24, 2005 in room 470 of the
Highway Building. Those in attendance are listed below.
Name
Kirby Warrick
Derek Bradner
Jurek Gedzior
Jeff Garland
Erin Hendff
Jerry Snead
Quang Nguyen
James Bridges
Kori Kelly
Jeff Weller
Ryan L. White
Ellen Beckmann
David Wasserman
Van Argabright
Steve Gurganus
Jimmy Goodnight*
Tim Goins*
Agency
Right of Way
Location and Surveys
Photogrammetry
Cong Mgmt (Plan Review)
Cong Mgmt (Plan Review)
Hydraulics
Structures
PDEA
PDEA
PDEA
PDEA
Transportation Planning
Transportation Planning
Program Development
Office of Human Environment
Roadway Design
Roadway Design
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Comments and concerns from the meeting are outlined below:
Office of Human Environment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OHE stated that there was a high minority population Caswell County and a high concentration of low-income
families in Person County. They also recommended enhanced public outreach for the high Hispanic population
within the project study area. OHE also stated that the project may cause habitat connectivity issues within the
NCWRC Caswell Gamelands. NCWRC may recommend wildlife crossings be included in the scope of the
project. The Caswell County Park and the NCWRC Caswell Gamelands both represent possible section 4(f)
requirements.
Federal Highway Administration
FHWA stated the importance of determining if the Caswell County Park is under public ownership. This will
determine if there is a possible section 4(f) requirement. FHWA also suggested determining if any additional TIP
projects that are a part of the Strategic Highway Corridor System have gone through the merger / project
development process. In particular, concurrence point number 1 (purpose and need). FHWA recommended
utilizing R-2582 or R-2584 as model projects for implementing Strategic Highway Corridor projects in to the
Merger Process.
Transportation Planning
Transportation Planning stated that the Strategic Highway Plan does not currently specify whether an expressway
type 1 or type 2 is to be constructed within the project study area. They also stated that the Purpose and Need
Statement should focus on regional mobility and connectivity between activity centers and not on traffic volumes.
Transportation Planning will be holding a meeting with the resource agencies to discuss the process of
implementing Strategic Highway Corridor projects into the merger process.
Roadway Design
Roadway Design recommended an expressway type-II as the proposed facility classification. They also
recommended developing a "best-fit" alternative based off of the existing environmental areas of concern.
Roadway also recommended delineating wetlands 200' on each side of the facility, 1000' along each Y-line, and
200' on each side of the Y-lines.
Hydraulics
Hydraulics stated that there were nine stream crossings located in the project study area. They made the
following recommendations in regard to the existin crossin -
Stream Name Existing Structure Recommendation Comments
S. Fork Rattlesnake Creek 72" Pipe
Country Line Creek Bridge # 1 Retain and widen
Len th:220'
Country Line Creek 10x8 Culvert Retain and extend
Tributary
Reedy Fork Creek Bridge # 20: Replace with bridge
6 Barrel 8'x9' culvert
N. Hyco Creek Bridge # 24 Currently under Need to determine width of

Kilgore Creek
Bridge # 52 construction
Retain and extend new structure
Quadruple 7' x 9' culvert
Cobb's Creek 1 - 8 x 6 culvert Retain and extend
Cub Creek 1 - 6 x 6 culvert Retain and extend
S. Hyco Creek Bridge #11 Replace with bridge Hazardous spill basin required
Len the 171' at same location at location

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Location and Surveys
Locations and surveys stated that the right of way along the US 158/NC 86 overlap is currently 150 feet.
Photogrammetry
Photogrammetry stated that the plan sheets for the project corridor should be completed in June 2006.
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raffic Engineering stated that updated traffic forecasts should be completed in 2 - 3 weeks.
Traffic Engineerinq (Triad Region)
Traffic Engineering stated that there were two (2) traffic signals that would need to be revised with the project
• Signal Inventory # 07-2051 located at US 158 and SR 1589 (Fire Tower Rd.)
¦ Signal Inventor # 07-1091 located at NC 86J US 158 and SR 1576.
They also stated that signals may be recommended once traffic counts and projections are received. Traffic also
recommended that rumble strips be placed on the outside and inside shoulders of this project.
Traffic Safety
Traffic safety recommended improving pavement markings and possible use of lighting to address the high
number of nighttime and wet condition crashes.
Right of Way
Right of Way stated that there was a cemetery located near the eastern limit of the project.
Program Development
Program Development stated currently there is no federal funding for this project. They recommended producing
a federal document in case the decision is made to utilize federal money on the project. Program Development
also stated that right of way was funded for R-2575A (from NC 86 west of Yanceyville, to NC 86 east of
Yanceyville).
Action Items
¦ PDEA coordinate with the Transportation Planning Branch Triad RPO representative to determine if a bypass
of Yanceyville on new location is proposed in the Yanceyville-Caldwell County thoroughfare plan.
¦ PDEA will submit a request to Congestion Management to provide input in regards to intersections and
possible interchanges along the project corridor.
• PDEA will coordinate with USACE and DWQ to determine if the project meets the criteria for the Merger
Process.
After reviewing the comments and concerns on the project, the issues were summarized and the meeting was
adjourned.
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R-2575 PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
Date February 24, 2005
Revision Date
Project Development Stage
Programming
Planning X
Design
TIP # R-2575
Project # 8.1457801
Divisions 5,7
County Caswell - Person
Route US 158, from NC 86 west of Yanceyville in Caswell County to SR
1159 (Thee Hester Road) west of Roxboro in Person County
Functional Classification: US 158 is a two-lane principal arterial.
Length: 17.3 miles (27.9 kilometers)
Purpose of Project:
The purpose of this project is to accommodate the projected traffic and provide an
improved east-west facility within Caswell and Person counties. Project R-2575 is one of
a number of TIP projects comprising Strategic Highway Corridor #37, which proposes to
widen US 158 from Forsyth County in the western piedmont to Currituck County in the
northeastern coastal plain of North Carolina. Once the proposed improvements are
completed, they will provide the northern tier counties of North Carolina with a high-
speed, east-west transportation facility.
Description of project (including specific limits) and major elements of work:
The project proposes to widen US 158, from NC 86 west of Yanceyville to SR 1159
(Thee Hester Road) west of Roxboro, to a multi-lane facility. Currently, US 158 is a
three-lane facility from NC 86 west of Yanceyville to NC 62 east of Yanceyville. from
NC 62 to the eastern project limit at SR 1159 (The Hester Road), US 158 carries two
lanes of traffic.
Type of environmental document to be prepared: EA/FONSI
Environmental study schedule: EA 7/06 FONSI 4/07 R/W PY LET PY
Will there be special funding participation by municipality, developers, or other?
Ye No X
If yes, by whom and amount: ($) , or (%)
How and when will this be paid?
Type of Access Control (current): Full Partial None X
PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
Type of Facility: Currently, US 158 is a three-lane facility with 12' lanes through
Yanceyville. East of Yanceyville, US 158 is a two-lane rural facility with a 24' pavement
width and grass shoulders.
Interchanges 0 Grade Separations 0 . Stream Crossings (Named) 7
Proposed Typical Section: US 158 will be widened to a four-lane expressway type-H
with a grass median. The upgraded facility will have partial control of access with
interchanges provided only at major intersections and at-grade intersections for minor
cross-streets.
Traffic: [2003] 8,900 VPD (NC 86) to 2,500 VPD (SR 1159)
Design Standards Applicable: AASHTO X 311
Design Speed:
Current Cost Estimate:
Construction Cost (including engineering and contingencies)... $ 58,600,000
Right of Way Cost (including rel., util., and acquisition)....... $ 11,400,000
Total Cost ........................................... $ 70,000,000
TIP Cost Estimate:
Construction ....................................... $ 54,600,000
Right of Way ...................................... $ 11,400,000
Total Cost ........................................ $ 66,500,000
List any special features, such as railroad involvement, which could affect cost or
schedule of project:
R-2575 PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
Scoping sheets have been reviewed and approved* by:
Highway Design
Roadway
Structure
Design Services
Geotechnical
Hydraulics
Loc. & Surveys
Photogrammetry
Prel. Est. Engr.
PDEA.
Right of Way
R/W Utilities
Traffic Engineering
Project Management
County Manager
City/Municipality
Others
Comments or Remarks:
INIT. DATE INIT. DATE
Board of Tran. Member
Mgr. Program & Policy
Chief Engineer-Precons
Chief Engineer-Oper.
Secondary Roads Off.
Construction Branch
Roadside Environmental
Maintenance Branch
Bridge Maintenance
Statewide Planning
Division Engineer
Bicycle Coordinator
Program Development
FHWA
Dept. of Cult. Res.
Dept. of EH & NR
*If you are not in agreement with proposed project or scoping, note your proposed
revisions in Comments or Remarks Section and initial and date after comments.

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