The
project is undergoing an environmental assessment study in compliance
with the National Environmental Policy Act and all corresponding
regulations and guidlelines of the FHWA. This assessment documents
the alternatives for the project, including design concepts,
and evaluates the potential impacts on the social, economic
and biological environments. Traffic studies indicate an average
daily volume of 7,955 by year 2035.
Permanent
right-of-way will be required for the entire length of the project.
The permanent right-of-way will be approximately 100 feet wide
the entire length of the project. Additional right-of-way will
also be needed.
Construction
is not scheduled at this time, and phasing options are not under
consideration at this time.
Earliest construction
start date is 2016.
The project’s
current, preliminary cost estimate is to be determined.