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Andover Road Sight Distance Improvements Linthicum Heights, MD

Presented by:

Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works August 05, 2019 Debra Russell

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Outline

• Purpose of Meeting
• Proj ect Background
• S

cope of Work

• Existing Conditions-Driveway S

ight Distance

• What to Expect for the Improvements
• Driveway S

ight Distance Plan and Profiles

• Next S

teps

• Q&A

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Location Map

• Andover Road from White Avenue to Main Avenue.
• Approximate length 2100 feet.

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Project Background

• Intended to improve sight distance for citizens exiting

residential driveways.

• Concept study conducted (2017-2018).
• The concept study recommended interim solution-

Driveway S ight Distance Improvements.

• Current design is at S

chematic Design (15% complete)

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Scope of Work

• Evaluate existing sight distance at driveways along Andover

Road from White Avenue to Main Avenue.

• Improve driveway sight distance by grading roadside slope,

providing drainage ditch, and clearing and trimming the vegetation.

• Roadway profile revision, pavement reconstruction and

resurfacing are NOT part of scope.

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Existing Conditions-Driveway Sight Distance

• Two-lane, two-way open section
• 30 mph post speed limit west of culvert crossing.
• 35 mph post speed limit east of culvert crossing.
• 40 mph prevailing/ 85th Percentile speed for sight distance analysis.
• None of the driveways meets 40 mph sight distance requirements.

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What to Expect for the Improvements

• Trees and hedges within the sight lines may be removed,

relocated/ replanted outside of sight lines.

• Proposed Grading will improve sight distance as following:
• 9 Driveways –

Will meet 40 mph Design S peed

• 5 Driveways+Buck Cavey Lane –

Will Improve the sight distance from existing

• 6 Driveways –

No improvements from existing condition and speed due to sub-standard roadway geometry

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703 Andover Road- Sight Distance Plan and Profiles

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6038 Buck Cavey Lane- Sight Distance Plan and Profiles

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Next Steps

• Evaluate the community feedback for the proposed improvements.
• Progress the design to 30%

and 90% stage.

• Evaluate the Right-of-Way (R/ W) needs.
• Complete Design and secure the Permits.
• Utility Relocation and Coordination.

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Who to Contact

Debra Russell, P .E.

Proj ect Manager, Transportation Engineering Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering 2662 Riva Road, MS

• 7301

Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: (410) 222-1340

Questions?

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Bureau of Utility Operations

24-Hour Emergency Water Services: (410) 222-8400 Billing Inquiries: (410) 222-1144

Bureau of Waste Management Services

Bulk Trash Service/Curbside Collections: (410) 222-6100

Bureau of Highways

Northern District: (410) 222-6120 Central District: (410) 222-7940 Southern District: (410) 222-1933 Traffic Lights/Signs: (410) 222-1940

Bureau of Engineering

General Inquiries: (410) 222-7500 @ AACoDPW www.facebook.com/ annearundeldpw

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