State: KENTUCKY

Agency: KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET AND

THE CITY OF OWENSBORO

DISTRICT 2

Project and/or Route Name: J. R. MILLER BOULEVARD, OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY

DAVIESS COUNTY

Dates: 1985 - 1989

Rural and/or Urban: URBAN

Length: 3.9 MILES

Type of Improvement: CONSTRUCTING A CITY STREET IN AN OLD RAILROAD BED

Firm's Project Manager: WILLIAM B. WEST, P.E., L.S., SR. VICE PRESIDENT, FIRM PRINCIPAL

Firm's Project Engineer: PAUL M. WEST, P.E., PROJECT DESIGN ENGINEER

Project Description: Location and design of a new city street across agricultural land for approximately 1/2 mile and then following an old railroad bed and within that right-of-way for an additional 3.4 miles. The street was designed as 3-lanes including a continuous left turn lane with curb and gutter for the entire length. Roadway drainage was contained within the roadway via a separate drainage system to keep additional runoff out of an already overloaded city storm system. Fifteen street intersections and one railroad crossing were designed, as were retaining walls to protect industrial concerns. The estimated cost exceeded programmed funds and the Department turned the project ownership over to the City of Owensboro and the project was redesigned to City specifications at a considerable savings.

The Consultant was responsible for:

1. All alignment and grade studies for location.

2. All necessary field surveys.

3. Photogrammetric services.

4. A design report defining all features of the project.

5. All necessary office work to provide grade, drain and surfacing plans for construction of the project.

6. All maintenance of traffic plans.

7. Preparation of drainage situations, storm sewers, preparing drainage calculations and compiling drainage folders for the project.

8. Retaining wall designs.

9. Right-of-way plans and right-of-way plans for utilities and related services, including preparation of deeds and plats for each parcel.

10. Preparing exhibits for and conducting public

hearings.

11. Advertising and taking bids on the project.

12. All construction supervision and testing for

construction of the project.

The Department was responsible for:

1. Geotechnical investigation.

2. Pavement design.