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PATRICK L. MCCRORY X J. TATA
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May 3, 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO: Secretary Tony Tata FROM: Jamille A. Robbins 1p
Human Environmen Section
RE: Notice of a Citizens, Informational Workshop for the Proposed N.C. 87
Improvements from U.S. 74 -76 in Columbus County to the Elizabethtown Bypass
in Bladen County
Columbus & Bladen Counties
The following Notice is furnished for your information:
R -2561 NCDOT proposes to widen the existing two -lane roadway to a four -lane roadway
with a 46 -foot median.
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Attachment
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. Majed Al- Ghandour, P.E.
Mr. Greg Thorpe, Ph.D.
Mr. Rob Hanson, P.E.
Ms. Jennifer Harris, 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
Ms. Sarah Mitchell
Mr. Everett Ward
Mr. Mike Bruff, P.E.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE [phone]
LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX. 919 - 212 -5785
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT &
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT SECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS UNIT -
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
CENTURY CENTER BLDG B
WEBSITE WWW NCDOT ORG
RALEIGH NC, 27699 -1598
1020 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
RALEIGH NC, 27610

Mr. David Wainwright
Mr. Charles Brown, P.E., PLS
Mr. Tracy Clark, Right of Way Agent — Division 6
FHWA

NOTICE OF A CITIZENS INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP FOR
THE PROPOSED N.C. 87 IMPROVEMENTS FROM U.S. 74 -76 IN COLUMBUS
COUNTY TO THE ELIZABETHTOWN BYPASS IN BLADEN COUNTY
TIP Project No. R -2561
Columbus and Bladen Counties
The North Carolina Department of Transportation ( NCDOT) proposes to widen
the existing two -lane roadway to a four -lane roadway with a 46 -foot median. The
proposed project is about 30 miles long.
Two alternatives for the project were presented at public hearings held in
January and February 2012. Alternative A would widen existing N.C. 87 from the
Elizabethtown Bypass to U.S. 74 -76 along the existing N.C. 87 route. Alternative B
would widen existing N.C. 87 from the Elizabethtown Bypass to N.C. 11, rerouting N.C.
87 along N.C. 11 and continuing east to the existing U.S. 74 -76 / N.C. 87 intersection.
Since the public hearings, NCDOT has investigated additional alternatives and is now
considering a Riegelwood bypass option for Alternative A. This bypass would extend
around the east side of Riegelwood from south of£Old N.C. 87 (S.R. 1872) to near Old
Lake Road (S.R. 1740).
The purpose of the project is to improve mobility and reduce travel time along the
N.C. 87 corridor between Elizabethtown and U.S. 74 -76. Additional right of way and the
relocation of homes and businesses will be required for'this project.
NCDOT will hold a citizens informational workshop for the above project on
Monday, May 13, 2013 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Acme -Delco Elementary School,
located at 16337 Old Lake Road in Riegelwood.
Interested individuals may attend this informal workshop any time during the
above hours. NCDOT representatives will display maps and be available to answer
questions and receive comments. Comments and information received will be taken into
consideration as work on the project develops. Please note that there will not be a
formal presentation.
For additional information contact Kim Gillespie, NCDOT- Project Development
and Environmental Analysis Unit at 1548 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -1548,
by phone at (919) 707 -6023 or via email at klgillespie ncdot.gov.
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with
Disabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in this workshop. Anyone
requiring special services should contact Gillespie as early as possible so that
arrangements can be made.
Persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited ability to
read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior
to the meeting by calling 1- 800 - 481 -6494.