State: KENTUCKY

Agency: KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET - DISTRICT 4

Project and/or Route Name: US HWY 150, SPRINGFIELD NORTHWEST BY-PASS,

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Dates: MARCH 2001 – PRESENT

Rural and/or Urban: RURAL

Length: 3.2 MILES

Type of Improvement: DESIGN OF A TWO-LANE HIGH-TYPE BY-PASS AROUND

SPRINGFIELD

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

Firm's Environmental Engr.: J. PAUL BIGGERS, P.E., ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER

Project Description:

The project consisted of studies, cost estimates and recommendations for extending the US 150 by-pass around Springfield, Kentucky to remove the through truck traffic from the downtown area. Alternate alignment studies will be made, grades studied and Environmental Investigations initiated leading to Environmental Documentation and approval. A Public Scoping Meeting and a Public Hearing are to be held on the project. Phase I Design will be performed taking into account public comments that are received.

The Consultant was responsible for:

1. Environmental analysis and report preparation.

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

3. Exhibits for public meetings and hearings.

4. Preliminary geotechnical overview.

5. Preparing and mailing agency coordination documents.

6. Providing proposed right-of-way and utility requirements to the Department for estimates.

The Department was responsible for:

1. Providing traffic information.

2. Conducting public meetings.

3. Photogrammetry and manuscripts.

4. Preparing right-of-way and utility estimates.