Intersection Improvements at US

Public Information
Meeting
Project No. 102-325
FAP No. (CN) 0001 (294)
Intersection Improvements at US
Route 1 & State Route 53 / East Avenue
City of Norwalk
February 6, 2014
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION REPRESENTATIVES
William Britnell, P.E.
Transportation Principal Engineer
Susan Libatique, P.E.
Project Manager
Larry Murphy, P.E., CDM Smith
Sharat Kalluri, P.E., P.T.O.E., CDM Smith
Steven L. Degen, Office of Rights of Way
Outline of Presentation
• Project Location
• Purpose and Need
• Existing Conditions
• Traffic Data
• Proposed Design Elements
• Construction Cost, Schedule & Funding
• Rights of Way - CTDOT
• Questions and Answers
Project Location Map
Purpose and Need
Project Background
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U.S. Route 1 Norwalk Study, April 1999
Provide Safety Improvements
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Reduce the number of collisions
Add safety measures for pedestrians
Location identified in the Suggested List of Surveillance
Study Sites (SLOSSS)
Provide Traffic Operation Improvements
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Increase turn radii at corners
Reduce delay and congestion
Features of the Existing Intersection
Existing Intersection Deficiencies
Collision Diagram (January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2011)
Existing Intersection Deficiencies
Existing Intersection Deficiencies
Existing Intersection Deficiencies
Existing Intersection Deficiencies
2014
Legend
xx(xx) – AM (PM)
60 (90)
710 (560)
400 (340)
North Ave.
(100) 60
(630) 380
(50) 50
East Ave.
U.S. Route 1
290 (520)
230 (540)
50 (60)
260 (450)
200 (480)
40 (50)
East Ave.
U.S. Route 1
(180) 120
(260) 580
(80) 100
(160) 110
(220) 510
(70) 90
50 (80)
620 (490)
350 (300)
North Ave.
(90) 50
(550) 330
(40) 40
State Rte. 53
State Rte. 53
Traffic Volumes
2035
Existing Intersection Deficiencies
Condition
A.M. Peak
P.M. Peak
2014 No Build
D
D
2035 No Build
F
F
Existing Intersection Deficiencies
No Crosswalk
No Crosswalk
No Sidewalk
Sidewalk in
poor condition
No Crosswalk
Only Existing Crosswalk
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Ramps are non-compliant
with ADA Standards
Non-exclusive pedestrian
signal phasing
Proposed Intersection Layout
Warning Signal Ahead Sign
Proposed Intersection Layout
Proposed Level of Service
Condition
A.M. Peak
P.M. Peak
2014 No Build
D
D
2014 Build
C
C
2035 No Build
F
F
2035 Build
D
D
Vehicle Queues
Proposed Typical Sections
Proposed Roadway Work
Proposed Utility & Drainage Work
Existing Northeast Corner
Northeast Corner Curb Radius
Improvements
Sample Form Liner Wall
Right-of-Way Requirements
Maintenance and Protection of
Traffic Considerations
 Traffic will be maintained on existing roadway at all
times
 Existing driveway access to businesses and
residents will be maintained at all times during
construction
 No Detours will be required
 Single Lane Closures may be required for roadway
widening, drainage modifications, signal installation,
and pavement milling and overlay.
Current Schedule
Design Completion:
Advertisement Date:
Begin Construction:
Complete Construction:
Construction Cost
$1,240,000
Funding
80% Federal
20% State
Summer 2015
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
Fall 2016
Permits
 None Required
 No Endangered Species
 No Impacts on Historic Properties (Per
SHPO)
Rights of Way
Steven L. Degen
CTDOT Office of Rights of Way
Questions?