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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
January 21, 2011
MEMORANDUM
TO: Secretary Gene Conti
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FROM: Kimberly D. Hinton RFF ?/A?
Senior Public Hearing Officer
Human Environment Unit
EUGENE A. CONTI, JR.
SECRE'IARV
RE: Notice of a Public Informational Meeting for Improvements to US 158
from US 17 Business (Road Street) to East of the Pasquotank River in
Elizabeth City
Pasquotank County
The following Notice is furnished for your information:
U-4438 This project proposes to rehabilitate US 158 (East Elizabeth Street) from
US 17 Business (Road Street) to Water Street and replace the existing
drawbridge carrying eastbound US 158 traffic over the Pasquotank River
and construct a new bridge tender's building.
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Attachment
cc: Mr. Stan M. White, Board of Transportation Member- Division 1
Mr. Jon Nance, P. E.
Ms. Deborah M. Barbour, P.E.
Mr. C.W. Leggett, P.E.
Mr. Majed Al-Ghandour, P.E. EDENR
Mr. Terry Gibson,
P.E. Mr. Greg Thorpe, Ph.D.
Mr. Rob Hanson, P.E. Z???
Ms. Teresa Hart, P.E. H UFyI
Mr. Eric Midkif£ P.E. 2uaterer
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E.
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
INC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX'. 919-431-2001 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT &
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT UNIT ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS BRANCH -
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WESSITE: WWWNCOOTORG ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE CENTER
RALEIGH NC, 27699-1598 4701-116 ATLANTIC AVENUE
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Mr. J.Victor Barbour, P.E.
Mr. Kevin Lacy, P.E.
Ms. Sharon Lipscomb
Ms. Tammy. Denning
Mr. Everett Ward
Mr. Mike Bruff, P.E.
Mr. John Hennessy
Mr. Charles Brown, P.E., PLS
Mr. Mike Kinlaw, Right of Way Agent - Division
FHWA

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING
IMPROVEMENTS TO US 158 FROM US 17 BUSINESS (ROAD STREET)
TO EAST OF THE PASQUOTANK RIVER, ELIZABETH CITY
TIP Project No. U-4438
Pasquotank County
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in conjunction with the
City of Elizabeth City will hold the above Public Informational Meeting on Tuesday,
February 1, 2011, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Arts of the Albemarle Building,
516 E Main Street, Elizabeth City, 27909.
The purpose of this meeting is for NCDOT and City representatives to provide information
and answer questions regarding the construction phasing, utilities and traffic control for the
proposed improvements to US 158 from US 17 Business (Road Street) to Water Street. The
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has completed the final design work for
this project. A brief overview presentation of the proposed improvements will begin at 5:30 p.m.
This project proposes to rehabilitate US 158 (East Elizabeth Street) from US 17 Business
(Road Street) to Water Street and replace the existing drawbridge carrying eastbound US 158
traffic over the Pasquotank River and construct a new bridge tender's building. The purpose for
the project is to correct differential settling, or sinking, of the US 158 roadbed, eliminate other
minor problems with the roadway, and to replace the eastbound drawbridge with a reliable and
safe structure. The existing bridge will be replaced by a wider structure that accommodates
pedestrians and bicycle traffic.
Construction of this project is expected to last up to four years. Utilities that cross or lie
along East Elizabeth Street will be relocated in early 2011. Actual project construction will begin
in mid-2011. Two lanes of traffic will remain open during construction, with traffic traveling on one
lane in each direction. However, temporary road closures will be necessary for utility and
drainage construction. NCDOT apologizes for any inconveniences during construction.
NCDOT is very concerned with making sure construction on East Elizabeth Street does
not damage adjacent buildings. Construction methods will be used that minimizes vibration and
digging. NCDOT will prepare a Vibration Monitoring Plan that limits the level of vibrations allowed
by construction equipment and will monitor vibrations during periods of roadway construction.
Anyone desiring additional information may contact Mr. Malcolm Watson, Roadway Design
Project Manager at 1582 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, 27699-1582, by phone at
919-250-4016, by fax at 919-250-4036, or by email at [e-mail] or concerning
utilities Mr. Rich Olson, City Manager, at Post Office Box 347, Elizabeth City, 27907-0347, by
phone at 252-337-6864, by fax at 252-337-2503, or by email at [e-mail].
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act
for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services
should contact Ms. Kimberly Hinton at [e-mail] as early as possible so that
arrangements can be made.