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Gaston East-West Connector
Administrative Action
Draft Env ironmental Impact Statement
April 2009
Gaston East-West Connector
Administrative Action
Draft Env ironmental Impact Statement
April 2009
Gaston East-West Connector
Administrative Action
Draft Env ironmental Impact Statement
April 2009
Gaston East-West Connector
Administrative Action
Draft Env ironmental Impact Statement
April 2009
Gaston East-West Connector
Administrative Action
Draft Env ironmental Impact Statement
April 2009
Gaston East-West Connector
Administrative Action
Draft Env ironmental Impact Statement
April 2009
Gaston East-West Connector
Administrative Action
Draft Env ironmental Impact Statement
April 2009
Submitted Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act
23 CFR 771.119 and 42 USC 4332(2)(c)
Lead Agencies: US Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
North Carolina Turnpike Authority
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Cooperating Agency: US Army Corps of Engineers
Volume 1
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Gaston East-West Connector
Gaston and Mecklenburg Counties, North Carolina
Federal Aid Project Number STP-1213(6)
STIP Project U-3321
ABSTRACT
The proposed action is the construction of a controlled-access toll road extending from I-85
west of Gastonia in Gaston County to I-485 in Mecklenburg County, a distance of
approximately 22 miles. This report documents the need for transportation improvements
within southern Gaston County and between southern Gaston County and western
Mecklenburg County. This report describes the planning process, including public and
agency coordination, leading to the selection of the Detailed Study Alternatives. Twelve
Detailed Study Alternatives are being considered. A Recommended Alternative is identified.
Existing and projected conditions in the project study area are described. The potential
direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of the Detailed Study Alternatives are assessed,
including socioeconomics, community resources, cultural resources, natural resources,
environmental quality, and costs.
Comments on the Draft EIS are due by _____July 17, 2009_______ and should be sent to
the NCTA at the contact below. Requests for project documentation may also be directed
to the NCTA at the contact below.

North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA)
Ms. Jennifer Harris, PE
5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 400
Raleigh, NC 27612
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
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