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CONCURRENCE POINT 1 - PURPOSE AND NEED
US 158 (SHORTCUT ROAD), FROM EAST OF NC 34 (SHAWBORO ROAD) AT
BELCROSS TO NC 168 (CARATOKE HIGHWAY)
CAMDEN - CURRITUCK COUNTIES
TIP PROJECT R -2574
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
PURPOSE OF TODAY'S MEETING
The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the purpose of and need for the proposed
project. Concurrence will be requested on purpose and need (Concurrence Point 1). If the merger
team agrees to Concurrence Point 1, the alternatives to carry forward (Concurrence Point 2) may
also be discussed.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
TIP Project R -2574 is included in the 2012 -2018 North Carolina State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP). The project extends from NC 34 at Belcross in Camden County
to NC 168 in Currituck County, a distance of approximately 10.6 miles. (Figure 1)
PROJECT PURPOSE
The purpose of the proposed project is to improve mobility and,,increase the roadway
carrying capacity of US 158 in the project area to support both regional transportation needs and
hurricane evacuation requirements.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Project development studies for the project began in 2011. A citizens informational
workshop was held for the proposed project on January 23, 2012. Approximately 50 people
attended the workshop. Several comments were received in favor of the project. Other
comments were received from citizens concerned about their property and right of way.
PROJECT SCHEDULE /COST
The right of way acquisition and construction schedule for the project in the draft 2013-
2023 NCDOT Program and Resource Plan is currently:
Begin Right of Way Acquisition: State Fiscal Year 2020
Begin Construction: State Fiscal Year 2023
The most recent cost estimate (September 2011) for TIP Project R -2574 is:
Construction:
$82,500,000
Right of Way:
$40,600,000
Utility Relocation:
_$1,400,000
Total Cost:
$124,500,000

TIP Project R -2574 NEPA/404 Merger Team Meeting
Concurrence Point 1
September 19, 2013
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NEED FOR PROJECT
US 158 is currently a two -lane roadway from NC 34 at Belcross to NC 168. The proposed
project is intended to address the following needs:
• US 158 is a vital artery in moving people and goods through North Carolina,
connecting,northern North Carolina and Virginia with the northern outer banks region
of North Carolina.
• Under current traffic conditions, US 158 from NC 34 at Belcross to NC 168 operates
at a Level of service (LOS) D.
• If no improvements are made, the segment of US 158 will operate at capacity (LOS
E) in 2035.
• US 158 in the project area is a hurricane evacuation route. If the NCNA Border
Traffic Control Plan is implemented, US 158 is the only evacuation route available
for some parts of Currituck and Camden Counties.
Regional Connectivity
US 158 extends from Mocksville in Davie County to US 64 in Dare County, passing
through most of the northern border counties of North Carolina. US 158 connects Winston -
Salem, Reidsville, Roxboro, Henderson, Roanoke Rapids and Elizabeth City with I- 85,1 -95, the
Outer Banks and southern Virginia. US 158 from Winston -Salem to US 64 in Dare County is an
intrastate corridor. Strategic Highway Corridor Number 37 follows US 158 from Winston -Salem
to Kitty Hawk/Nags Head. The vision for this strategic corridor is an expressway.
Camden and Currituck Counties are both fairly rural counties. Most of the development
in the surrounding area is at the coast or in the Elizabeth City area. In the project area, (Figure
2) US 158 is the only east -west facility in Camden and Currituck Counties. The subject section
of US 158 provides access to Elizabeth City for residents of the two counties. Many residents of
Camden County travel to Elizabeth City for shopping or work.
Traffic Capacity
Currently (2012) traffic volumes along US 158 in the project area range between 5,500
and 9,100 vehicles per day. In the year 2035, volumes along US 158 are expected to range
between 12,000 and 17,200 vehicles per day (Figure 3). Trucks make up approximately 7
percent of daily traffic.
Current and future traffic volumes for the subject section of US 158 are shown on
Figure 3. Currently (2012), the subject section of US 158 is operating at LOS D. By the year
2035, without improvements, this section of US 158 will operate at LOS E.
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TIP Project R -2574 NEPA/404 Merger Team Meeting
Concurrence Point I
September 19, 2013
Page 3 of 4
Hurricane Evacuation
As stated previously, US 158 in the project area is a hurricane evacuation route (Figure
4). North Carolina General Statute 136 -102.7 specifies that the hurricane evacuation standard to
be used for any bridge or highway project is 18 hours. This evacuation time is measured from
when the first evacuating vehicle begins to leave until the last evacuating vehicle reaches I -95.
This evacuation standard was recommended by State emergency management officials following
completion of the 2005 NCDOT Hurricane Evacuation Study. The 18 -hour evacuation goal is
for the scenario of a Category 3 hurricane and a 75% occupancy rate for area hotels and rental
properties.
US 158 from Barco to Belcross plays a very important role in hurricane evacuations
under normal circumstances both for the existing and future study years. NC 168 into Virginia is
also an important evacuation route. However, traffic on NC 168/Virginia 168 would have to
travel through the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area and then head inland during a hurricane
evacuation. Virginia officials have expressed concern that the addition of traffic from North
Carolina will make evacuating the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area more difficult. In response to
this, the NC/VA Border Traffic Control Plan has been developed. This plan calls for the closing
of NC 168 at the border and redirecting evacuating traffic onto US 158 in cases where traffic
evacuating from North Carolina would hinder the evacuation of the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area.
In the case of a major hurricane with the NC/VA Border Traffic Control Plan
implemented, US 158 will play an especially important role in an evacuation. The table below
presents the anticipated evacuation clearance times for the current year (2013) and the design
year (2035) both with and without implementation of the NC/VA Border Traffic Control Plan.
Category 3 Hurricane With 75% Occupancy
Evacuation Clearance Times
As the table above shows, existing US 158 in the project area does not meet the evacuation goal
now or in the future. Implementation of the border traffic control plan doubles the evacuation
times for US 158 in the project area.
2013
No Build
2035
No Build
Evacuation Clearance Time
Without
22 hrs
26 hrs
NC/VA Border Traffic
Control Plan
Evacuation Clearance Time
With
45 hrs
52 hrs
NC/VA Border Traffic
Control Plan
As the table above shows, existing US 158 in the project area does not meet the evacuation goal
now or in the future. Implementation of the border traffic control plan doubles the evacuation
times for US 158 in the project area.

TIP Project R -2574 NEPA/404 Merger Team Meeting
Concurrence Point 1
September 19, 2013
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Accident Data
Accident data was obtained for this portion of US 158 from NC 34 in Camden County to
NC 168 in Currituck County for the time period between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2011.
- 76 crashes (none fatal) were reported along this section of US 158.
- Night crashes comprised approximately 33% of all crashes.
- Wet crashes accounted for approximately 15% of all crashes.
The non -fatal injury accident rate for the subject section of US 158 is higher than the
statewide average for two -lane rural US routes, while the total accident rate is lower than the
statewide average.
Area Projects:
Other nearby projects are listed below and shown on Figure 5.
• R -2414 - US 158 from Elizabeth City to East of NC 34. Project involves widening
US 158 to multilanes. Connects to R -2574. Project is under construction.
• R -2576 Mid Currituck Bridge. ROD approved March 2013, right of way acquisition
and construction scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2014.
K -4700 — Proposed new rest area near US 158/NC 168 intersection. Right of way
acquisition is underway, construction is scheduled for fiscal year 2018.
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