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North Carolina Department of Transportation Proposed Improvements of U.S. 158 (Reidsville Road) STIP R‐2577 From North of U.S. 421/I‐40 Business in Winston‐Salem in Forsyth County

to U.S. 220 in Stokesdale in Guilford County

Welcome to this evening’s meeting for the U.S. 158 (Reidsville Road) Improvements project. The purpose of this meeting is to provide you with information about the project design plans and alternatives under consideration and obtain your input regarding the proposed project. You will have an opportunity to review project design maps, talk with the project team members, and offer your input. Please note that the same information will be provided at both meetings.

1. SIGN-IN AND COLLECT HANDOUTS

Please sign-in at the registration table, pick up a set of handouts, and provide your contact information to receive future mailings.

2. LEARN ABOUT THE PROJECT AND ASK QUESTIONS

Project maps and other materials are available to help you learn more about the project.

Project team members are also present to answer your questions and discuss the project.

Project team members are identified with name tags.

3. PROVIDE YOUR INPUT

This information packet includes a comment sheet.

We appreciate you taking the time to provide input.

The information you provide will help the N.C Department of Transportation develop the project by including input from all stakeholders prior to project decisions being made.

Please submit your comments at the comment station tonight or mail your comments to the address on the comment sheet by

November 10, 2017.

DESIGN PUBLIC MEETINGS

Tuesday | October 24, 2017 | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Gospel Light Baptist Church

Thursday| October 26, 2017 | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Stokesdale Town Hall

PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COMMENTS!

Comments are due back by

November 10, 2017.

Same informa on shown at both mee ngs

Proposed Improvements of U.S. 158|R-2577 Design Public Meeting

October 24 & 26, 2017

HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE IN TONIGHT’S MEETING?


October 24 & 26, 2017

WHY IS THIS PROJECT NEEDED? The proposed U.S. 158 widening improvements are needed to improve the traffic carrying capacity and Level of Service along U.S. 158 in Forsyth and Guilford Counties.

WHAT IS THE PROJECT? NCDOT is proposing to improve U.S. 158 (Reidsville Road) from the multi-lanes north of I-40 Business/U.S. 421/N.C. 150 in Forsyth County, to I-73 (U.S. 220) in Guilford County. The improvements will consist of a four-lane, median divided section of varying widths. The total length of the project is approximately 18.8 miles and will be constructed in three parts:

Part A begins at multi-lanes north of I-40 Business/U.S. 421/N.C. 150 and ends at S.R. 1965 (Belews CreekRoad) in Forsyth County.

Part B begins at S.R. 1965 (Belews Creek Road) in Forsyth County and ends north of S.R. 2034 (AnthonyRoad) in Guilford County.

Part C begins north of S.R. 2034 (Anthony Road) and ends at I-73 (U.S. 220) in Guilford County.

The attached Project Location Map shows the general location of the proposed improvements. A combination of asymmetrical and "best fit" widening are proposed in Sections A and B, and two new location alternatives in Section C. Typical sections for U.S. 158 within the project limits are shown on the following page.

WHAT ACCESS WILL BE PROVIDED? The project will provide partial control-of-access for most of the project, with no control-of-access provided at the beginning and end of the project. Full control-of-access will be provided at the proposed interchange of the future Winston-Salem Beltway and at the proposed interchange at N.C. 68 for the new location Alternative 3 of R-2577C (proposed northern bypass of Stokesdale). Synchronized streets, also called superstreets, are proposed at cross roads. Examples of the types of control-of-access, as well as an explanation of how synchronized streets function, are included in the back of this handout (pages 6-9).


October 24 & 26, 2017


October 24 & 26, 2017

WHAT ARE THE TYPICAL SECTIONS?

WHERE CAN I VIEW MAPS FROM TONIGHT’S MEETING?

All maps presented at tonight’s meeting will be available on the project website (https://ncdot.gov/projects/US158ReidsvilleRoad/). Hard copies of the maps on display at tonight’s meeting will be available at the NCDOT Highway Division 9 Office, located at 375 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27127, and at the NCDOT Highway Division 7 Office, located at 1584 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC 27415-4996.

Who Can I Contact About the Project?

Project Manager – NCDOT Karen Reynolds Central Project Delivery Team 1548 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1548

919.707.6038 [email protected]

Project Manager – AECOM Karen Taylor, P.E. 701 Corporate Center Dr., Suite 475 Raleigh, NC 27607

919.239.7956 [email protected]

Project Website – Sitio Web del Proyecto https://ncdot.gov/projects/US158ReidsvilleRoad/

Project Hotline – Linea Gratuita del Proyecto 1-800-233-6315 (English/Español)

REMINDER!

Please remember your written comments to the project team are

important! We will take these comments into consideration as we move forward through the project development process over the next

several months.

Comments are due by November 10, 2017.

WHAT IS THE PROJECT COST AND SCHEDULE?


October 24 & 26, 2017

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ACCESS CONTROL?

Connec ons to facility provided only via ramps at

interchanges. All cross‐streets are at‐grade‐separated. No

private driveway connec ons allowed. A control‐of‐access

fence is placed along the en re length of the facility and at

a minimum of 1000’ beyond the ramp intersec ons on the

Y lines (minor facility) at interchanges (if possible).

Connec ons to facility provided only via ramps at

interchanges (major crossings) and at‐grade

intersec ons (minor crossings and service roads).

No private driveway connec ons allowed. A

control‐of‐access fence is placed along the en re

length of the facility, except at intersec ons, and

at a minimum of 1000’ beyond the ramp

intersec ons on the Y lines (minor facility) at

interchanges (if possible).

FULL CONTROL‐OF‐ACCESS (Illustra ve Example in Rural Se ng)

(EX. FREEWAY)

LIMITED CONTROL‐OF‐ACCESS

(EX. EXPRESSWAY, BOULEVARD)

Not a rendering of the R‐2577 project. Shown

only to illustrate the types of control of

access. Actual placement of design elements

may vary according to the NCDOT and Federal

Guidelines.

(Illustra ve Example in Rural Se ng)

TYPES OF CONTROL-OF-ACCESS

PARTIAL CONTROL‐OF‐ACCESS

(EX. EXPRESSWAY)

NO CONTROL‐OF‐ACCESS

(EX. THOROUGHFARE)

Connec ons to facility provided only

via ramps at interchanges, at‐grade

intersec ons, and driveways. Private

driveway connec ons are normally

defined as a maximum of one

connec on per parcel. The use of

shared or consolidated connec ons is

highly encouraged. Connec ons may

be restricted or prohibited if alternate

access is available through other

adjacent facili es. A control‐of‐access

fence is placed along the en re length

of facility, except at intersec ons and

driveways, and at a minimum of 1000’

beyond the ramp terminals on the

minor facility) at interchanges (if

Connec ons to facility provided only

via ramps at interchanges, at‐grade

intersec ons, and driveways. No

physical restric ons, i.e. a control‐of‐

access fence, exist. Normally, private

driveway connec ons are defined as

one connec on per parcel.

Addi onal connec ons may be

considered if they are jus fied and if

such connec ons do not nega vely

impact traffic opera ons and safety.

Not a rendering of the R‐2577 project. Shown

only to illustrate the types of control of

access. Actual placement of design elements

may vary according to the NCDOT and Federal

Guidelines.



Synchronized Streets

What is a Synchronized Street? Formerly called a superstreet, a Synchronized Street provides

for reduced delay and simultaneous coordination of both

main street travel directions at all times of day.

While main street travelers may turn left, right or travel

straight through — just like at a conventional intersection

— side-street travelers who want to cross or turn left at a

Synchronized Street intersection must "rst turn right and then

make a U-turn to return to their desired route.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation evaluates

tra#c volumes and the number of crashes and collisions at an

intersection. This helps to determine if Synchronized Streets

are the most effective solution for the area.

Bene"ts of Synchronized Streets Synchronized Streets can help alleviate congestion while

increasing travel capacity and reducing the number of

collisions at intersections.

Improved tra#c %ow is possible by simplifying tra#c signal

phasing (e.g., eliminating the need for left-turn signals or

cutting down on the time spent at a tra#c light) and allowing

both directions of tra#c to move simultaneously.

Redirecting tra#c to avoid high-risk movements, such as

through movements, reduces the number of con%ict points

— places in intersections where collisions might occur.

Synchronized Streets are also cost e$ective because they "t

within the existing right of way. Interchanges, by comparison,

are more costly because they can require further land

acquisition and/or bridges, underpasses or access ramps to

fully separate the two roads.

At a Synchronized Street intersection, instead of going straight or turning left, side-street drivers

"rst turn right and then make a U-turn (usually 600 to 1,000 feet from the intersection).

Conventional

Synchronized Street

Side Street Cross-Tra"c:

In a conventional intersection, drivers crossing the main

street create more delay and con%icts. At a Synchronized

Street, they "rst join the main street %ow, reducing wait

times and con%icts.

Conventional

Synchronized Street

Side Street Left-Turn:

In a conventional intersection, drivers turning left

from a side street create more delay and con%icts. At a

Synchronized Street, they "rst join the main street %ow,

reducing wait times and con%icts.

For more information, contact Transportation Mobility and Safety at (919) 773-2800, or visit NCDOT.gov.

NCDOT SYNCHRONIZED STREETS

Safety and Con#ict PointsA conventional intersection has 32 con%ict points compared to a Synchronized Street, which has 14. Since there are

signi"cantly fewer con%ict points in a Synchronized Street, there are fewer opportunities for collisions.

Synchronized Street14 points of con%ict

Diverging

Merging

Crossing

Conventional Intersection

32 points of con%ict

Diverging

Merging

Crossing

For more information, contact Transportation Mobility and Safety at (919) 773-2800, or visit NCDOT.gov.

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