Extension of NC 94 (2)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
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DEPARINENT OF TRANSPORTATION R jry
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
July 16, 2008

MEMORANDUM

TO: Secretary Lyndo Tipp1ettt

FROM: Kimberly D. Hinton Y y'
Senior Public Hearing Officer
Human Environment Unit

RF: Notice of a Corridor Public Hearing for the Extension of NC 94
from NC 32 to US 17 Bypass
Chowan County

The following Notice is furnished for your information:

U-3419 This project intends to extend NC 94 from NC 32 to the US 17 Bypass.

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cc: Mr. Stan M. White, Board of Transportation Member Division 1
Mr. Steve Varnedoe, P.E.
Mr. A. D. Allison, II
Ms. Deborah M. Barbour, P.E.
Mr. C.W. Leggett, P.E.
Mr. Majed Al-Ghandour, P.E.
Mr. Bill Rosser, P.E.
Mr. Greg Thorpe, Ph.D.

Mr. Rob Hanson, P.E.
Ms. Teresa Hart, P.E.
Mr. Eric Midkiff, P.E.
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E.
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E.
Mr. J.Victor Barbour, P.E.
Mr. Kevin Lacy, P.E.
Ms. Sharon Lipscomb
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] BARKER LINCOLN BLDG
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT UNIT 2728 CAPITAL BLVD
1583 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1583

Ms. Tammy Denning
Mr. Everett Ward
Mr. Mike Bruff, P.E.
Mr. John Hennessy
Mr. Charles Brown, P.E., PLS
Mr. Mike Kinlaw, Right of Way Agent - Division 1
FHWA

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NOTICE OF A CORRIDOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED
EXTENSION OF NC 94 FROM NC 32 TO US 17 BYPASS

TIP Project No. U-3419 Chowan County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold a Pre-
Hearing Open House and Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at the
Chowan County Historic Courthouse, 117 East King Street, Second Floor,
Edenton, 27932.

NCDOT representatives will be available at the Pre-Hearing Open House
between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to answer questions and receive
comments relative to the proposed project. The opportunity to submit written
comments or questions will also be provided. Interested citizens may attend at
any time during the above mentioned hours.

A formal presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. The presentation will consist of
an explanation of the proposed corridor location, design, right of way, relocation
requirements/procedures, and the state-federal relationship. The hearing will be
open to those present for statements, questions and comments. The presentation
and comments will be recorded and a transcript will be prepared. There are
currently three (3) alternatives under consideration. Public input will be used in
selecting the most favorable alternative.

The project calls for the extension of NC 94 from NC 32 east of Edenton to
existing US 17 Bypass north of Edenton. The proposed two-lane roadway will
have two 12-foot lanes with 8-foot shoulders (2-foot paved). The total length of the
project is about 3.0 miles, depending on the alternative chosen. The purpose of
the proposed project is to reduce truck traffic through downtown Edenton.
Additional right of way and the relocation of homes and businesses will be
required for this project.

A map displaying the location and design of the project and a copy of the
environmental document, Environmental Assessment, are available for public
review at the NCDOT Division 1 Office, 113 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Edenton,
27932; and at the Edenton Municipal Building, 500 South Broad Street, Edenton,
27932 and online at Albemarle Rural Planning Organization (RPO),
www.albemarlecommission.orq.

Anyone desiring additional information may contact Ms. Kimberly Hinton,
Human Environment Unit at 1583 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1583,
phone-.[phone], or email: khinton(a~-ncdot.gov. Additional material may be
submitted until September 19, 2008.

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NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with
t Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this hearing.
Anyone requiring special services should contact Ms. Hinton as early as possible
so that arrangements can be made.

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