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PUBLIC HEARING US 69 WIDENING Phase 1 (IH-10 to LNVA Canal) Phase 2 (LNVA Canal to Tram Road) Jefferson County, Texas CSJs: 0065-07-062 and 0200-11-095 Thurs rsday, A Apri ril 26, 26, 20 2018 Date Footer Text ELEC LECTED & PUBLIC

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Footer Text Date

PUBLIC HEARING

US 69 WIDENING

Phase 1 (IH-10 to LNVA Canal) Phase 2 (LNVA Canal to Tram Road) Jefferson County, Texas

Thurs rsday, A Apri ril 26, 26, 20 2018 CSJs: 0065-07-062 and 0200-11-095

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Meeting Information

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Purpose e of the e Publ Public Hea earing: To present the planned improvements and receive comments from the public

  • Options

s for Commenti ting:

1) Verbal comments will commence after the presentation 2) Written comments can be placed in the comment box 3) E-Mail comments to: ahmed.gaily@txdot.gov 4) Mail comments to: Ahmed Gaily, P.E., District Design Engineer TxDOT Beaumont District 8350 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, TX 77708

Deadline for comments: s: Friday, May 11, 2018

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Public Hearing Procedures and Agenda

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Entech WPM TxDOT TxDOT TxDOT TxDOT TxDOT Welcome Project Overview Environmental Overview Public Comments Project Schedule and Next Steps Adjournment 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Project Description – US 69: IH-10 to Tram Road

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We want to improve safety and mobility. Proposed upgrades include:

  • Widen from 4 to 6 lanes in existing

right-of-way

  • Widen 6 bridges:

Delaware Street, Lucas Drive, SH 105, LNVA Canal, Chinn Lane, Tram Road

  • Add merging lanes between ramps
  • Relocate ramps between

Chinn Lane and Tram Road

  • Remove northbound US 69 exit ramp

to Delaware Street

  • Replace signs
  • Add new high-mast lighting between

Dowlen Road and SH 105 Total Estimated Project Cost: $54,500,000

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Need and Purpose

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  • US 69 will not be able to accommodate the traffic expected with predicted

population growth. Its capacity will not be sufficient.

  • High crash rates, especially between IH-10 and Delaware Street, and

between Dowlen Road and SH 105

  • Existing congestion, especially in the southern half of the study area, will

continue to worsen.

  • Improve mobility, increase safety, and relieve congestion

Average D Daily T Traffic Projections

Location 2018 2020 2040 Tram Road to SH 105 53,000 55,100 75,500 SH 105 to I-10 91,600 95,100 130,100

42% 42% Inc

ncrea rease

(201 018-20 2040) 40)

Need Purpose

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Remove US 69 northbound ramp to Delaware Street

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Remove Northbound Exit to Delaware St.

WHY NOW? 1. Traffic on highway is getting heavier 2. Too many conflicts or “weaving” traffic 3. Not enough room to change lanes 4. Cars stopped on the highway from the Delaware traffic signal 5. Lots of accidents today 6. Causes adverse effects on IH-10

Delaware Lucas Gladys Minglewood Delaware

ALTERNATE ROUTE: (orange arrows) 1. Use IH-10 to 11th St. exit 2. Avoid the traffic signal by using the turnaround 3. Travel the frontage road to Delaware St. 4. Other alternate routes are also available (yellow arrows)

a. 11th St. northbound b. Lucas Dr. exit

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Roadway Sections

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Existing Proposed

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Proposed Roadway Design – IH-10 to Odom Road

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PLACEHOLDER FOR SCHEMATIC (1 of 6) PLACEHOLDER FOR SCHEMATICS (MULTIPLE)

Phase 1 – Construction Start Sept-Oct 2018

North North

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Proposed Roadway Design – Odom Rd. to Lawrence Dr.

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PLACEHOLDER FOR SCHEMATIC (3 of 6) PLACEHOLDER FOR SCHEMATIC (4 of 6)

Phase 1 – Construction Start Sept-Oct 2018 Phase 2 Depends on Available Funding

Phase 2 Phase 1

North North

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Proposed Roadway Design –Lawrence Dr. to End of Project

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PLACEHOLDER FOR SCHEMATIC (5 of 6) PLACEHOLDER FOR SCHEMATIC (6 of 6)

Phase 2 Depends on Available Funding

North North

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Project Planning and Funding

  • The proposed project is consistent with the South East Texas

Regional Planning Commission – Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2040, as amended, and their Transportation Improvement Program.

  • Total Project Estimated Cost: $54,500,000

(with construction mobilization and 20% contingency)

  • Phase 1 (CSJ 0200-11-095):

– Total Estimated Project Funding: $21,230,000 – Funding Source: Federal and State Funds

  • Phase 2 (CSJ 0065-07-062):

– Total Estimated Project Funding: $15,675,000 – Funding Source: Federal and State Funds

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Environmental Overview

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An Environmental Study was conducted for the proposed project to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The study identified and assessed potential impacts to the natural and human environment, including:

  • Air Quality
  • Archeological Resources
  • Non-Archeological Historic Properties
  • Community Impacts
  • Biological Resources
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Traffic Noise
  • Water Resources
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Environmental Overview

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  • Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA)
  • US Army Corps of Engineers - Galveston
  • Federally-recognized Tribes with interest in TxDOT

projects

  • Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
  • Texas Historical Commission (THC)
  • Texas State Preservation Officer (SHPO)

Agency coordination

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Environmental Overview

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Ai Air Qu Quality

  • National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)
  • Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT)
  • No Impact

Archeologic ical al R Reso sources

  • Research/Databases
  • Archeological Background Study
  • No Impact

No Non-Archeologic ical al H Hist istoric ic P Prope pertie ies

  • National Register of Historic Places – no properties listed or eligible
  • No Impact

Commu mmunit ity I Impac acts

  • No disproportionately high or adverse impacts to Environmental Justice or

Limited English Proficiency populations

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Environmental Overview

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Biologic ical al R Resources Hazar ardous M s Material als

  • Initial Site Assessment
  • Regulatory Databases / Site Visit – no concerns identified
  • Testing
  • Lead-based paint – present on LNVA Canal bridge;

disposal per current regulations

  • Asbestos containing materials – test results not yet available
  • Threatened and Endangered Species
  • Eight federally-listed – no effect
  • Nine state-listed, and two species of greatest conservation need
  • Vegetation Types – potential impacts
  • Urban – 66 acres
  • Open Water (LNVA Canal) – less than 0.2 acres
  • Coastal Grassland – less than 0.2 acres
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Environmental Overview

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Traf affic ic N Noise se

  • Traffic Noise Model – TNM (FHWA approved)
  • 34 representative receivers modeled; 20 showed a noise increase
  • Greatest noise increase +3 decibels
  • Traffic Noise Workshop to be scheduled with 1 Adjacent Property Owner where

abatement is reasonable and feasible

Wate ter Re Resources

  • Construction General Permit is applicable (coordinate with TCEQ)
  • LNVA Canal – jurisdictional determination pending;

Nationwide Permit #14 will be applicable if USACE has jurisdiction

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Environmental Overview

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CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION

  • a class of action that normally does not individually
  • r cumulatively have significant environmental
  • impacts. This action does not induce significant

impacts to planned growth or land use for the area; does not require the relocation of significant numbers of people; does not have a significant impact on any natural, cultural, recreation, or historic resource; does not involve significant air, noise, or water quality impacts; does not have significant impacts on traffic patterns; or does not

  • therwise, either individually or cumulatively, has

any significant environmental impact.

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Reviewing Project Information

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Reviewing Project Information

  • Project information can be viewed Monday through Friday at the

TxDOT Beaumont District Office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TxDOT Beaumont District Office 8350 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, TX 77708

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Opti tions f for C Commenti ting:

1) Verbal comments will commence now 2) Written comments can be placed in the comment box 3) E-Mail comments to: ahmed.gaily@txdot.gov 4) Mail comments to: Ahmed Gaily, P.E., District Design Engineer TxDOT Beaumont District 8350 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, TX 77708

All comments must be submitted or postmarked by Friday, May 11, 2018, to be included in the public hearing summary report.

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Verb rbal al Comme Comments ts

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  • Submit a Speaker Registration

Card

  • Limit your comments to

3 minutes

  • Use microphone and face court

reporter

  • State your name and whom you

represent (if applicable)

  • Unused time may not be given to

another speaker

Public ic Comm mment S t Sessio ion

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What Happens Next?

Phase 1 Construction Ends Late 2020 - Mid 2021 Phase 2 Depends on Available Funds

WE ARE HERE

Phase 1 Construction Starts September 2018 Utility Adjustments August 2018 Phase 1 Project Bid/Contract Award (based on approval) - July 2018 Address Comments, Finalize Design May 2018 Public Hearing April 26, 2018

Dates are estimates only; timing is subject to change.

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Thank You For Your Participation!

Please remember to submit your comments on or before Friday, May 11, 2017, to be included in the public hearing summary report.

  • Written comments can be placed in the comment box
  • E-Mail comments to: ahmed.gaily@txdot.gov
  • Mail comments to:

Ahmed Gaily, P.E., District Design Engineer TxDOT Beaumont District 8350 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, TX 77708 ***Public Hearing Summary will be posted at the website when analysis is complete: https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meetings/beaumont/042618.html

Adjournment