New I-65 Interchange at Worthsville Road

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STUDY AREA

Where is the Study Area?

Study Process: What is IJR?

The Interchange Justification Report (IJR) is a stand-alone document which constitutes a request from INDOT for FHWA approval of new or revised access to the existing Interstate System. The document will demonstrate that reasonable care has been taken in addressing the criteria described in the Federal Register of February 11, 1998, confirming that future traffic operations along the affected Interstate corridor will not be adversely affected by the proposed action.

IJR = Interchange Justification Report

Study Process: What is NEPA?

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to integrate environmental values into their decision making processes by considering the environmental impacts of their proposed actions and reasonable alternatives to those actions.

Project Timeline

DataCollection

Interchange Justification

Environmental Documentation

Alternative Selection Detailed Design Right of Way Acquisition

BeginConstruction

Summer 2012

Project Development Process 2013 2014

Community Advisory Committee Meeting December 2012

We are here

Public MeetingWinter 2012

Public Hearing Spring 2013

Community Advisory Committee MeetingFebruary 2013

What Have Stakeholders Said?

Improve East-West connectivityRelieve traffic congestion in the areaCoordinate with future land use plansCoordinate with local land owners regarding the Right of Way Acquisition processEnhance economic growth potential in the area

Purpose and Need – What Is It?

An important factor in selecting the best alternative is the ability to address the Purpose and Need for improvements. Therefore, it is important to have a good understanding of those needs as we identify possible alternatives. Based on the technical analysis and public involvement findings, five transportation needs have been initially identified.

Stakeholder Input

Technical Analysis

Purpose & Need

A concise statement of the transportation problems to be addressed.

1. Improve Roadway Connectivity

2. Enhance Safety in the Corridor

3. Reduce Congestion at Existing Interchanges

4. Foster Economic Growth5. Maintain Consistency

with Local & Regional Planning

What Are the Technical Findings?

Improve operations of Main Street interchange by reducing traffic by 30%Improve travel speeds and Level of Service on Interstate 65Reduce expected crashes on I-65 and surface streets in the areaOperate at reasonably free flow with forecasted traffic demands

Land Acquisition Process

INDOT priority is to work with the property owners to

minimize impacts of all projects.

Process may begin after a Record of Decision.

Process would include a plat of highway, independent

appraisal, an offer, and a period of negotiations.

Must propose fair market compensation for needed

property

Eminent Domain or Condemnation are always considered

to be last resorts.

What is the Land Acquisition Process?

Express Your Opinion

Comment FormsWritten and online comment formsComments received by Dec. 19, 2012 will be reviewed for future consideration and incorporation.

Alternatives Identification &

Screening

Alternatives Evaluation

Stakeholder Input >Refine >Evaluate

Best Blend of: Improved Travel

Performance Avoid, minimize and

mitigate Environmental Impacts

Compatibility with Community Goals

Refine

Stakeholder InputEvaluate

Cons

Reduces traffic congestion in the study area

Improves safety in the study area Least conflict points Provides free west to north movement

onto the interstate Simple bridge structure

Highest overall project cost Most right of way required Greatest impact to farmlands Pond impact in southeast quadrant

Parclo A4

Pros

Cons

Reduces traffic congestion in the study area

Improves safety in the study area Fewest parcels impacted Minimize impact to property in southwest

quadrant Heavy west to north movement provided

by right turn loop

Lowest traffic capacity Highest crash risk Most excess right of way required Largest footprint Pond impact in southeast quadrant

Pros

Parclo A2

Diverging Diamond Interchange

Cons

Reduces traffic congestion in the study area. Most efficient

Improves safety in the study area. Least crash risk

Provides free movements onto the interstate

Least right of way required Lowest overall project cost Avoids pond in southeast quadrant Fewest impact to farmlands

• Most parcels impacted• Counter intuitive for drivers• Lower speed for through movements

Pros

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