20201521 Ver 1_B-5619 Utility Permit Narrative_20210305

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Utility Permit Narrative

Subject: Project 45574.1.1 (B-5619) Lenoir County
F.A. Project BRZ-1389(003)
Bridge No. 52 over Neuse River and Bridge No. 152 over
Neuse River Overflow on SR 1389 (Hardy Bridge Road)

Date: February 18, 2021

Utility relocations associated with this bridge replacement project are located over the Neuse River, as
well as the northern and southern overflows to the Neuse River. Aerial power and communications lines
are proposed to be relocated from the existing roadway shoulder and will be located over buffer zones
and delineated wetlands. No additional buffer zone impacts will result from utility relocations.

Tri-County EMC (Power)
Existing overhead power lines will conflict with construction of the proposed bridges. New poles will be set
an additional five feet outside of the existing NCDOT right-of-way to move the overhead power lines out
of conflict. There will be no new poles placed in buffer zones or wetlands. Clearing and trimming as well
as pole and aerial line relocation will take place from the roadway shoulder, to the extent possible.
Clearing and/or construction operations in the wetlands are not anticipated based on field visits and
previous coordination. Actual construction activities may necessitate additional work beyond the existing
roadway shoulder, but it is not possible to determine the extent of this scenario prior to construction
beginning. Existing poles within this relocation area will be removed and disposed of and all voids left
after pole removal will be filled.

There are the 3 areas of impact from the proposed construction:

1) An existing pole and anchor will be replaced in the same location with a taller pole at -L- Sta.
18+21 (58’ RT). Approximately <0.01 acres of hand clearing in delineated wetlands will be done
for placement of the anchor. Placement of this pole and anchor will occur within a Conservation
Easement Boundary, which has been coordinated with IRT.

2) Relocated overhead power lines will be installed from -L- Sta. 22+26 to Sta. 23+86 (37’ RT).
Hand clearing may be done in this delineated wetland adjacent to Bridge No. 152 (southern
overflow structure) to create the needed clear zone for the new overhead power lines. The area
of hand clearing impact in the wetland will be approximately 0.08 acres. Hand clearing impacts
due to construction of the bridge will overlap those due to utility relocations, and are accounted
for in the Hydraulics permit drawings.

3) Relocated overhead power lines will be installed from -L- Sta. 35+75 to Sta. 37+74 (36’ RT).
Hand clearing may be done in this delineated wetland adjacent to Bridge No. 153 (northern
overflow structure) to create the needed clear zone for the new overhead power lines. The area
of hand clearing impact in the wetland will be approximately 0.10 acres. No proposed
construction will take place at this wetland crossing, but the power line relocation is necessary
due to placement locations of new poles.

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Century Link (Communications)
Century Link will attach their new overhead communication lines to Tri-County EMC’s poles. There will be
no additional wetland or buffer impacts from Century Link’s overhead relocation work. Century Link will
relocate a small portion of underground communication lines and place a new hand hole on the proposed
roadway shoulder behind the proposed guardrail, which will not impact any wetlands or buffer zones.

Respectfully submitted,
MEAD & HUNT, Inc.