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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTAI' s.sAT&Y BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE EUGENE X t*WL JR.
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
April 26, 2011
NIEMORANDUM
TO: Secretary Gene Conti
FROM: Eileen A. Fuchs avlpl
Public Hearing Officer
Human Environment Unit
RE: Notice of a Citizens informational Workshop for Intersection Improvements at NC 54
(Hillsborough Street) and State Road 1664 (Blue Ridge Road) in Raleigh
Wake County
The following Notice is famished for your information:
U-4437 This project proposes the improve the intersection of Hillsborough Street and
Blue Ridge Road, including the elimination of the existing Blue Ridge railroad
crossing of the CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern railway tracks and the
intersection with Beryl Road.
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cc: Mr. Chuck Watts, Board of Transportation Member, Division 5
Ms. Nina S. Szolsberg-Landis, At-Large, Board of Transportation Member- Division 5
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.
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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
Ms. Katy Smith, Right of Way Agent- Division 5
FHWA
NOTICE OF A CITIZENS INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP FOR
PROPOSED INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT
NC 54 (HILLSBOROUGH STREET) AND STATE ROAD 1664 (BLUE RIDGE ROAD) IN
RALEIGH
TIP Project No: U-4437 Wake County
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold a Citizens
Informational Workshop, for the above mentioned state highway project, on Thursday, May
12, 2011. This public meeting will be held at the NC State Fairgrounds, Governor James
G. Martin Building, Agriculture Department Auxiliary (ADA) Room, located at 1025 Blue
Ridge Road (entry off of Trinity Road at Gate 9) in Raleigh. It will be held beginning at 4:00
pm and ending at 7:00 pm.
The purpose of this Citizens Informational Workshop is to provide information
regarding the proposed project and to obtain public input. Interested citizens may drop by
anytime between the above-mentioned hours and view the project maps on display.
NCDOT representatives will be available in an informal, open house-style setting to
answer questions and receive comments relative to the proposed project. The opportunity
to submit written comments or questions will be provided and is encouraged. Please note:
there will be no formal presentation.
The need for the project was identified in 2001 during a planning study conducted
by the City of Raleigh. It was recommended that a grade-separation (bridge over or under)
of Blue Ridge Road and the existing railroad crossing and connecting ramps to
Hillsborough Street, be evaluated.
The project proposes to improve the intersection of Hillsborough Street (NC 54) and
Blue Ridge Road (State Road 1664), including the elimination of the existing Blue Ridge
Road railroad crossing of the CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern railway tracks and
the intersection with Beryl Road (State Road 3042).
The purpose of the proposed project is to reduce congestion at the Hillsborough
Street / Blue Ridge Road intersection; reduce train-related conflicts with both vehicles and
pedestrians; and address future pedestrian facility use for high-volumes of pedestrian
traffic.
Anyone desiring additional information may contact Leza Wright Mundt, Project
Manager, Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch, by phone: (919) 707-
6032 or email: [e-mail]; or NCDOT consultant, Robin Pugh of ARCADIS, by
phone: [phone] x110 or email: [e-mail].
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 Ms. Mundt as early as possible so that
arrangements can be made.