R-3434 (7)

R -3434 Scoping Meeting Agenda
May 17, 2012
OBJECTIVE OF MEETING
Introduce agency personnel to the project
Understand project background and problem
Identify constraints and red flags
Strategize solutions and next steps
AGENDA
1
Introduction & Background
2
Transportation Problem
3
Known Constraints of Project Area
4
Comments from Individual Agencies
* USACE
* FHWA
* NCDWQ
* USEPA
* USFWS
* NCHPO
* NCWRC
* NCDMF
* NMFS
5
Potential Alternatives
6
Next Steps /Schedule
1

PROJECT DATA SHEET
TIP No R 3434
County Brunswick
Federal aid No STP 1500(6)
WBS No 3454511
NCDOT Division 3
Scoping Meeting Date 5/17/2012
Project Description
* Length 7 5 miles
* Termini (US Hwy /SR) US 17 Bypass (Ocean Highway) to NC 211
* MPO /RPO Cape Fear RPO
* NEPA /404 Merger Candidate? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
* General Description of Project
This project proposes to improve SR 1500 (Midway Road) and SR 1401 (Galloway Road) between
US 17 Bypass and NC 211 near Bolivia in Brunswick County The proposed improvements include
the realignment of SR 1500 (Midway Road) and SR 1401 (Galloway Road) into one facility at the
intersection with US 17 Business (Old Ocean Highway)
Design Data (Existing Conditions)
* Functional Classification Mayor Collector
* Strategic Highway Corridor No
* CTP Designation (Facility Type) Mayor Thoroughfare (designated as needs improvement )
* Type of Access Control None
* Typical Section Two 12 foot lanes with variable (1 5 to 2 foot) grass shoulders
* Right of Way 60 feet
* Posted Speed No posted speed limits statutory speed limit is 55 miles per hour (mph)
Structure Inventory (Bridges RCBC Walls etc)
There are six (6) structures on the existing facility three (3) of which are bridges (Bridges # 23
25 and 104) These three bridges have sufficiency ratings of 6 6 and 5 respectively and have
all been designated as structurally deficient Bridge #25 is proposed to be replaced
independently of this project as part of a design build contract under the 17BP State Funded
Bridge Replacement program
utner i it Projects in the Area
1) R 5021 Proposes to widen NC 211 from SR 1500 (Midway Road) to NC 87 and is currently in
the planning stages The purpose of this project is to increase capacity along NC 211
2) R 2245 Recently completed and opened to traffic involved the construction of a second
bridge to Oak Island and had its project terminus at the intersection of SR 1500 (Midway
Road) and NC 211 This project was constructed to relieve traffic to the existing NC 133 road
and bridge by adding capacity at a second access point on the island increase safety provide
an additional hurricane evacuation route and provide an alternate evacuation route away
from Sunny Point Military Terminal and the Brunswick Steam Electric Plant
R 3434 Scoping Meeting — May 17 2012

Railroad Involvement
FNone
Long Range Plan History
* January 2010 Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) endorsed by Cape Fear Rural
Planning Organization (RPO)
* March 2010 CTP adopted by NCDOT Board of Transportation
Traffic Data (AADT)
* SR 1500 /SR 140 (Midway /Galloway Roads)
Average ADT (vpd) Summer Peak (vpd)
Current Year
$34 000 000
$1000000
$417000
$35 417 000
2011
17005000
1 955 5 750
(vpd)
N /A*
Design Year
2035
350010200
4 025 11 730
(vpd)
Source of Traffic Data
2011 Traffic Forecast
Cost Estimates
Construction Right of Way Mitigation Total
TIP Estimate
$34 000 000
$1000000
$417000
$35 417 000
Current Estimate
N /A*
N /A*
N /A*
N /A*
* Not yet available
Protect Schedule
Environmental Document
EA
August 2013
FONSI
November 2014
Right of Way
FY 2019
Let
Post Year
R 3434 Scoping Meeting — May 17 2012

Corridor Resource Inventory
(based on a variable width corridor)
Resource
Inventory
Length (miles)
75
Railroad Crossings
0
Schools
0
Recreational Areas & Parks
0
Churches
3
Cemeteries
1
Mayor Utility Crossings
1
National Register Listed /Eligible /Potentially
Eligible Properties
0
Federally Listed Species
14
100 Year Floodplain Crossings
2
Potential Relocations
TBD
Wetland Impacts (acres)
289
Stream Impacts (linear feet)
9 736
Water Supply /Watershed Protected Areas
0
Wildlife Refuges /Game Lands
0
Section 4(f) /Section 6(f) Properties
0
Low Income Populations
possible
Minority Populations
possible
Voluntary Agricultural Districts
1
Archaeological Sites
0
* BEMC electrical substation located near intersection of SR 1500 (Midway Road) and NC 211
7 Indicates no data currently available
R 3434 Scoping Meeting — May 17 2012

Concurrent Point 1 (Purpose and Need) Data
Draft Project Need
The need for the proposed project is based on the following deficiencies
Operational Improvements
There are several locations along this project where the existing horizontal and vertical
alignments do not meet current standards The proposed improvements include upgrading the
existing two lane facility to current standards for horizontal and vertical alignments in addition
to the realignment and possible signalization of the intersections of SR 1500 (Midway Road) and
SR 1401 (Galloway Road) with US 17 Business into one intersection As part of this proposed
project all structurally insufficient bridges will be replaced as well
Emergency Response & Evacuation
This corridor provides connections to NC 211 and US Highway 17 Bypass both designated
hurricane evacuation routes As observed during post storm conditions other similar facilities in
the area such as NC 211 NC 87 and NC 133 have a history of flooding problems which can
hamper emergency response SR 1500 (Midway Road) on the other hand is typically found to
be one of the least flood prone facilities in the area with elevations ranging from 25 to 50 feet
above mean sea level thus providing a much needed exit valve for evacuation traffic as well as
a reliable artery for emergency responders between NC 211 and US 17 Bypass
Additionally a plume exposure pathway Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) for the Brunswick
Nuclear Plant has been delineated as a 10 mile radius around the plant for evacuation planning
and protection during radiological emergencies Approximately 3/ of the subject project is
included in the EPZ Progress Energy operates a shelter in Bolivia near the northern project
terminus as well as an Emergency Operating Facility (EOF) at the Brunswick County Government
Center During events travel is required on Midway Road between the EOF the government
center and the power plant
Draft Project Purpose
The purpose of this project is to make operational improvements along SR 1500 (Midway Road)
and SR 1401 (Galloway Road) between US 17 Bypass and NC 211 It is anticipated that by
upgrading this facility the safety and the suitability of SR 1500 (Midway Road) /SR 1401
(Galloway Road) to handle post storm and general emergency response will be improved as well
R 3434 Scoping Meeting — May 17 2012

Concurrence Point 2 (Alternatives) Data
Design Data (Proposed Conditions)
* CTP Designation (Facility Type) Mayor Thoroughfare
* Type of Access Control Partial
* Typical Section Two 12 foot lanes with 4 foot paved shoulders
* Right of Way 150 feet
* Posted Speed 55 mph
The following initial alternatives have been developed by NCDOT
Alternative i Upgrade the existing two lane facility to current standards for horizontal and
vertical alignments in addition to the realignment and possible signalization of the intersections
of SR 1500 (Midway Road) and SR 1401 (Galloway Road) with US 17 Business into one
intersection As part of this proposed project all structurally insufficient bridges will be replaced
as well
Alternative 2 Widen the existing two lane facility to a four lane median divided facility This
proposed alternative includes the realignment and possible signalization of the intersections of
SR 1500 (Midway Road) and SR 1401 (Galloway Road) with US 17 Business into one intersection
as well as the replacement of all structurally insufficient bridges
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