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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 0CT I
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION4,�,�64"� b, Z0/2
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October 11 2012
MEMORANDUM
TO Secretary Gene Conti
FROM Eileen A FuchstI' 7 ,
Public Hearing Officer
Human Environment Section
RE Notice of a Citizens Project Update Meeting for the Proposed Widening of Ray Road
(State Road 1121) from Overhills Road (State Road 1120)to NC 210
Harnett County
The following Notice is furnished for your information
U 3465 This project proposes to improve the traffic carrying capacity of Ray Road and to
accommodate future traffic
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cc Mr Edward W Grannis Jr Board of Transportation Member—Division 6
Ms Deborah M Barbour P E
Mr C W Leggett P E
Mr Mated Al Ghandour P E
Mr Greg Thorpe Ph D
Mr Rob Hanson P E
Mr Eric Midkiff P E
Mr Jay Bennett P E
Mr J Victor Barbour P E
Mr Kevin Lacy P E
Ms Sharon Lipscomb
i I Ms Sarah Mitchell
Mr Everett Ward
Mr Mike Bruff P E
Mr David Wainwright
Mr Charles Brown P E PLS
MAILING ADDRESS TELEPHONE [phone] LOCATION
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX [phone] PROJECT DEVELOPMENT&
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT SECTION ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS UNIT
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE WWW NCDOT ORG CENTURY CENTER BLDG B
RALEIGH NC 27699 1598 1020 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
RALEIGH NC 27610

Mr Tracy Clark Right of Way Agent—Division 6
FHWA

NOTICE OF A CITIZENS PROJECT UPDATE MEETING
FOR THE PROPOSED WIDENING OF RAY ROAD (STATE ROAD 1121)
FROM OVERHILLS ROAD (STATE ROAD 1120) TO NC 210
TIP Project No U 3465 Harnett County
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold a Citizens
Project Update Meeting on Monday October 29 2012 between 4 p m and 7 p m at
Overhills High School (cafeteria) located at 2495 Ray Road Spring Lake
NCDOT proposes to widen Ray Road (S R 1121) from Overhills Road (S R
1120) to N C 210 realign the Ray Road and Overhills Road intersection install three
round-abouts and realign the Ray Road / McKay Road / Hargrove Drive intersection
Ray Road will be widened from the existing two lane roadway to a four-lane divided
roadway with a raised grass median and will include an additional two feet on each
outside lane to accommodate bicycles and an additional ten feet of level area behind
the curb and gutter for any future sidewalks
The purpose of the project is to improve the traffic carrying capacity on Ray Road
and to accommodate future traffic There is anticipated growth in the area due to the
influx of a large number of military personnel family members and private contractors
associated with the military Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program
NCDOT representatives will be available at the informal meeting to answer
questions and receive comments about the proposed project The opportunity to submit
written comments or questions will be provided and is encouraged Interested citizens
may attend at any time during the above mentioned hours Please note there will be no
formal presentation The Citizens Project Update Meeting maps for this project (U-3465)
are available online at http //www ncdot gov/projects/publicmeetings/
Right of way acquisition is scheduled to begin in November 2012 followed by
construction beginning in November of 2014 These dates are tentative and are subject
to change Additional acquisition of property will be required due to the existence of a
large utility easement between Creeksville Church Road and NC 210
Anyone desiring additional information may contact Matthew Potter P E
NCDOT-Project Development Engineer by phone at (919) 707 6036 or email
mwpotter(c�ncdot gov Additional written comments may be submitted to Mr Potter until
November 16 2012
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with
Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this hearing Anyone
requiring special services should contact Mr Potter as early as possible so that
arrangements can be made
For persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English or have a limited
ability to read speak or understand English interpretive services will be available at the
meeting upon request For more information please call 1 800 481 6494 prior to the
meeting