City of Raleigh

Pleasant Valley Road Widening ProjectMarch 15, 2018

Public Meeting Presentation

Pleasant Valley RD2016

Pleasant Valley Rd. Widening Project

Project Location

Purpose of ProjectPleasant Valley RD2016

• Reconstruct Damaged Pavement

• Widen to a Three-Lane Section (According to Comprehensive Plan)

• Add Facilities For Pedestrians and Bicycles on both sides of the road

• Add pedestrian refuge at signalized intersections (where applicable)

Project ChallengesPleasant Valley RD2016

• Minimize Property Encroachment

• Proximity Parking Lots

• Existing Utilities

• Stormwater

Proposed DesignPleasant Valley RD2016

6’ CONCRETE

SIDEWALK

VARIABLE WIDTH

PLANTING STRIP

TWO-WAY LEFT TURN

CENTER LANE

6’ CONCRETE

SIDEWALK

5’ BIKE LANE

Stormwater DesignPleasant Valley RD2016

Water Quantity Management• Oversized pipes for

additional storage• 30” RCP along Commercial

Avenue

Landscaping/Planting PalettePleasant Valley RD2016

Planting Objectives• Coordinate with Parks and Recreation• Select plants that foster design cohesion and

uniformity• Mitigate undesirable views• Maintain site lines for safety

Work Zone Traffic ControlPleasant Valley RD2016

Temporary Closure• Maintaining access to

properties• Allows flexibility to contractor• Coordination with Fire Station

No. 17 and Barnhill• Short detour

Public MeetingsPleasant Valley RD2016

• First Public Meeting was held on October 19, 2016

• Second Public Meeting scheduled for March 15, 2018

Funding & SchedulePleasant Valley RD2016

On December 8, 2015 the Raleigh City Council approved a $398,533 contract agreement with AMT for design , SUE, survey, landscaping, and geotechnical services.

Estimated Project Cost

$4.3 Million Including Construction and Right of Way

Project Schedule:

• Complete Right of Way Acquisition – Fall 2018 (6-8 Month Duration)

• Award Construction Contract – Winter 2018

• Complete Construction – Fall 2019

Pleasant Valley RD2016

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