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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTAT ENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
EUGENE A. CONTI, JR.
SECRETARY
August 26, 2010
MEMORANDUM GW'
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TO: Secretary Gene Conti AUG 2
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FROM: Jamille A. Robbins WMANDSANDSTORWIATERBRANCH
Senior Public Hearin Officer
Human Environment Unit
RE: Notice of a Combined Public Hearing for the SR1364/SR1114 (Needmore Road)
Improvements from SR 1369 (Byrd Road) to Existing Pavement in Swain County
Macon and Swain Counties
The following Notice is furnished for your information:
R-4440 This project proposes improving SRI364/SR11 14 to a 2-lane paved facility
consisting of a minimum 9-foot travel lane in each direction, with a minimum
roadway width of 18 feet, and improvements to the shoulders of the roadway.
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cc: Mr. Conrad Burrell, Board of Transportation Member- Div. 14
Mr. Jon Nance, P.E.
Ms. Deborah M. Barbour, P.E.
Mr. C. W. Leggett, P.E.
Mr. Majed Al-Ghandour, P.E.
Mr. Terry Gibson, 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.
Ms. Sharon Lipscomb
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FA%: 919-431-2001 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT 8
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT UNIT ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS BRANCH -
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITEt WWYV.NCDOT.ORG ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE CENTER
RALEIGH INC, 27699.1598 4701-116 ATLANTIC AVENUE
RALEIGH INC, 27604
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Ms. Tammy Denning
Mr. Everett Ward
Mr. Mike Bruff, P.E.
Mr. John Hennessy
Mr. Charles Brown, P.E., PLS
Mr. Teddy Greene, Right of Way Agent - Division 14
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NOTICE OF A COMBINED PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE
PROPOSED SR1 364/SR1 114 (NEEDMORE ROAD) IMPROVEMENTS FROM
SR 1369 (BYRD ROAD) TO EXISTING PAVEMENT IN SWAIN COUNTY
TIP Project No. R-4440
Macon and Swain Counties
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold a Pre-
Hearing Open House and Combined Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at
the Southwestern Community College Swain Center located at 60 Almond School Road,
Bryson City.
NCDOT representatives will be available at the Pre-Hearing Open House
between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to answer questions and receive
comments regarding the proposed project. The Pre-Hearing Open House will be held in
the Room 114. The opportunity to submit written comments or questions will also be
provided. Interested citizens may attend at any time during the above hours.
A formal presentation will begin at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium. The presentation will
consist of an explanation of the proposed location, design, the state-federal relationship,
and right of way and relocation requirements and procedures. Citizens will have the
opportunity to comment or ask questions. The presentation and comments will be
recorded and a transcript will be prepared.
NCDOT proposes to improve SR 1364/SR1114 (Needmore Road) to a 2-lane
paved facility consisting of a minimum 9-foot travel lane in each direction, with a
minimum roadway width of 18 feet, and improvements to the shoulders of the roadway.
This alternative will improve the entire facility to conform to NCDOT Division 14
Secondary Road Standards. The proposed alignment calls for widening the roadway
away from the Little Tennessee River. All widening on the project will be toward or into
the rock hillsides adjacent to the project, including areas identified as containing acidic
rock
The purpose of the project is to improve the quality of travel for local residents
that currently use Needmore Road; reduce existing sedimentation from Needmore Road
into the Little Tennessee River; avoid or minimize adverse impacts to the existing high
quality natural resources including but not limited to water quality, habitat.
A map displaying the location and design of the project and a copy of the State
Environmental Assessment are available for public review at the NCDOT District
Engineer's Office located at 345 Toot Hollow Road, Bryson City and the NCDOT County
Maintenance Yard, 220 Windy Gap Road, Franklin. The maps are also available online
at: http //www ncdot org/doh/preconstruct/highway/roadway/-hearingmaps by county/
Anyone desiring additional information may contact Jamille Robbins, NCDOT-
Human Environment Unit at 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1598, by
phone at [phone], or via e-mail at jarobbins(ncdot.gov. Additional material may
be submitted until Oct. 21, 2010.
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with
Disabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in this hearing. Anyone
requiring special services should contact Robbins as early as possible so that
arrangements can be made.