Rural and/or Urban: RURAL

Length: 4.8 Km

Type of Improvement: REPLACING A 2-LANE HIGHWAY WITH A 4-LANE (2-LANE INITIAL)

Firm's Project Manager: MICHAEL G. BRUCE, P.E., L.S., VICE PRESIDENT, FIRM PRINCIPAL

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

Project Description:

The project consisted of studying three alternate alignments for the Preliminary Line and Grade including cost estimates. The alternates began with a common section on flat terrain, including the channelized intersection leading to Barkley Lodge and a bridge over a creek. Then two steep uphill alternates and a cross over between them were investigated. Location selection considerations included costs, a cemetery, residential access and property takings, connections to the existing highway, and maintenance of traffic during construction, especially access to properties along the existing highway.

The Consultant was responsible for:

1. All studies, cost estimates and recommendations for preliminary alignment.

2. Preparing a Design Executive Summary.

3. All necessary field and office work to provide grade, drain and surfacing plans for construction of the project; utility locations, profiles, critical cross sections.

4. Right-of-Way Plans and Right-of-Way Plans for Utilities and related services including deed preparation for the project.

5. Preparing drainage situations, hydraulics calculations and compiling drainage folders for the project.

6. Contacting all property owners.

The Department was responsible for:

1. Soils investigation.

2. Surface design.

3. Photogrammetry and Digital Terrain Models.