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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONSTATE OF GEORGIA

INTERDEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE

TO

P. 1.No. 0003765, Fulton CountyHPP-0003-00(765)Bell Road/Rogers Circle

17 I~sect~pro?-ents DATE September 26,2005

~afgaf:et n1P~ssistant Director of PreconstructionSEE DISTRIBUTION

OFFICE PreconstructionFILE

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SUBJECT APPROVED PROJECT CONCEPT REPORT

Attached for your files is the approval for subject project.

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DISTRIBUTION:

Brian SummersHarvey KeeplerKen ThompsonJamie SimpsonMichael HenryKeith GoldenJoe Palladi (file copy)Paul LilesBabs AbubakariBryant PooleBOARD MEMBER

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONSTATE OF GEORGIA

INTERDEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE

FILE PJ. No. 0003765, Fulton CountyHPP-0003-00(765)Bell Road/Rogers Circle Road

;j?.J'~se~~ments DATE September 14,2005

FROM ~ ~retl' Pirkle, P.E., Assistant Director ofPreconstructionTO David E. Studstill, Jr., P.E., Chief Engineer

OFFICE Preconstruction

SUBJECT PROJECT CONCEPT REPORT

This project is the intersection improvements on Bell Road at Rogers Circle Road in FultonCounty. Bell Road consists of two, 11':J:lanes, two-way traffic with right turn lanes but no leftturn lanes, two runs of curb and gutter and sidewalks on the west side. Rogers Circle Roadconsists of a two, 10':J:lanes, two-way traffic with right turn lane at the proposed church site.Traffic projections for the intersection project substantial growth and the need for flow andcapacity improvements. This intersection serves Shakerag Elementary School and River TrailMiddle School, as well as Chattahoochee Christian Church. Goodnews Church is currently underconstruction at the intersection. This project will provide local and through traffic with a facilitythat will serve current and future travel demand and provide the public with a safer driving,walking, and biking environment.

The intersection will be realigned to the southwest. The realignment will eliminate a sightdistance problem for traffic attempting a left turn from Bell Road onto Rogers Circle Road, andwill minimize conflict with the multi-use trail being developed as part ofthe Rogers BridgeMulti-use Trail project, GDOT project number STP-0000-00(103). This project is presentlynearing the construction phase. As part of the realignment, the angle of intersection will beimproved from its present 48° angle. Bell Road will be widened on the left (west) side to providea southbound left turn lane onto Rogers Circle. To provide tapers for the widening of Bell Road,the right turn lanes for Bellemont Ridge Road and the Chattahoochee Christian Church entrancewill be widened as much as 8' to maintain a 12' right turn lane width.

The unsignalized "T" intersection will be converted to a signalized intersection, with dedicatedright and left turn lanes from Rogers Circle Road onto Bell Road, a dedicated right turn lanefrom Bell Road onto Rogers Circle Road, and a dedicated left turn lane from Bel Road ontoRogers Circle Road. The signal will provide priority to through traffic on Bell Road, with leftturning movements from Bell Road onto Rogers Circle Road and from Rogers Circle Road ontoBell Road receiving a dedicated turn arrow on demand. A dedicated left turn lane will beprovided from Bell Road onto Bellemont Ridge Road. The total project length along Bell Roadwill be 1,080' with an additional 620' of work along Rogers Circle Road.

David Studstill

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P. I. No. 0003765, FultonSeptember 14, 2005

Environmental concerns include requiring a Categorical Exclusion be prepared; a publicinformation open house is required; time saving procedures are appropriate.

*Fulton County responsible for PE, right-of-way, and utilities; DOT will reimburse 80% ofPE.

I recommend this project concept be approved.

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APPROVE O/(7~?/David E. Studstill, Jr., P.E., Chief Engineer

The estimated costs for this project are:

PROPOSED APPROVED FUNDING PROG DATE

Construction (includes E&Cand inflation) $765,000 $1,500,000 Q92 2007

Right-of-Way & Utilities* Local Local Q92 2006

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HPP-0003-00(765) Fulton OFFICE: Engineering Services JP.I. No. 0003765Bell Road at Rogers Circle Road

DATE: September 19, 2005

FROM:, Brian K. Summers, P.E., Project Review Engineer .~£tJ

TO: Meg Pirkle, P.E., Assistant Director of Preconstruction

SUBJECT: CONCEPT REPORT

We have reviewed the Concept Report submitted September 13, 2005from Bryant Poole, and have no comments.

The costs for this project are:

ConstructionInflation (1 year)E&CReimbursable UtilitiesRight of Way

$662,332$33,117$69,545$21,435$135,000

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c: Bryant Poole, Attn.: Keith Murphy

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Project Concept Report Page 15Project Number HPP-0003-00(765)P. 1.Number: 0003765Fulton County

Project No. HPP-0003-00(765) - Fulton CountyP.I. Number 0003765

Notice is herby given in compliance with Georgia code 22-2-109 that the Georgia Department ofTransportation has approved the Location and Design of this project.

The date of location approval is ~E'PTEIV/8G/L 24 zcoS"""i-.}

The project consists of improvements of Bell Road @ Rogers Circle Road, located in FultonCounty, 3rd district, Land Lots 461. 473, & 474.

The intersection will be realigned to the southwest. The realignment will eliminate a sightdistance problem for traffic attempting a left turn from Bell Road onto Rogers Circle Road, andwill minimize conflict with the multiuse trail being developed as part of the Rogers BridgeMulti-use Trail project, GDOT Project No. STP-0000-00(103). Turn lanes will provide saferoperating conditions for traffic while sidewalks from this project coupled with the developmentthe Rogers Bridge Multi-use Trail project will improve pedestrian access and safety.

Drawings or maps or plats of the proposed project, as approved, are on file and are available forinspection at the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Jeff Woodward

jeff woodward(iiJ,dot.state.ea.us862 Barnes Mill Road

Marietta, Georgia 30062(770) 528-3238

Any interested party may obtain a copy of the drawings or maps or plats or portions thereof bypaying a nominal fee and requesting in writing to:

Mike LobdellDistrict Preconstruction Engineer

mike.lobdell (iiJ,dot.state. f!:a.us

5025 New Peachtree Road, N.E.Chamblee, GA 30341

(404) 463-4947

Any written requests or communication in reference to this project or notice SHOULD includethe Project and P.I. Numbers as noted at the top of this notice.