US 60 Widening Project Public Meeting May 23, 2012 Discussion - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

US 60 Widening Project Public Meeting May 23, 2012

Discussion Items • Purpose of Tonight’s Meeting • US 60 Widening Project Team • Project Purpose and Need • Alternatives • Project Schedule

Why we are here • To share information about the US 60 Widening Project • To discuss improvement alternatives that are under consideration • Most importantly, to obtain your comments and concerns through the comment forms We need your input!

The US 60 Project Team • KYTC District 9 • Stantec Consulting Services – Design Consultant

Project Information • From I-64 to KY 180 • Just over 3.8 miles in length • In Phase I / Preliminary Design phase • Will explore needed improvements to the KY 180 intersection

Project Purpose The purpose of the US 60 widening project is to relieve congestion, improve safety, and provide system connectivity for motorists accessing downtown Ashland from the I-64 corridor.

Traffic Forecasts • Existing (2011/2012) – 10,500 to 13,500 vehicles per day (VPD) • Design Year (2030) – 3 Lane: 14,400 to 15,600 VPD – 5 Lane: 17,400 to 18,800 VPD • The 5 Lane option diverts traffic from KY 180

Crash History ● 106 Crashes from 2009-2011 ● Rear end and angle crashes make up 50% of all collisions ● Below average crash rate overall

We need your input! • The Project Team needs your help in determining what the future roadway should look like • Would you prefer to widen US 60 to 3 lanes or 5 lanes? • Which typical section do you prefer? • How should we accommodate bicycles and pedestrians? • Please fill out your questionnaire and leave it at the sign-in table.

Proposed Typical Sections Three-lane options Three lane Three lane Rural Typical with shoulders Urban Typical with curb and gutter Five-lane options Five lane Five lane Rural Typical with shoulders Urban Typical with curb and gutter

Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations Single sidewalk on the north / west side Bicycle Lanes on both sides of the roadway

Alternatives Considered

Potential Alignment Changes

Segment 3

KY 180 Intersection

KY 180 Intersection Existing

KY 180 Intersection Improved

Project Schedule Phase I (Preliminary Design) Late Summer 2012 Complete Phase II (Final Design) Complete 2013 Right-of-Way 2013-2014 Utilities 2014 Construction 2015-2016

Contact Information Rachel Catchings, P.E. Darrin Eldridge, P.E. Jason Bricker, P.E. KY Transportation Cabinet Stantec Project Manager District 9 400 East Vine St., Suite 300 822 Elizaville Ave. Lexington, KY 40507 Flemingsburg, KY 41041 Phone: (859) 233-2100 Phone: (606) 845-2551