CANAL C&D WILD AREA LIFE LUMS POND STATE PARK MIDDLETOWN ODESSA TOWNSEND 1 299 299 1 71 15 15 15 71 896 301 13 13 301 301 301 MARYLAND DELAW A RE CHESAPEAKE AND DEL CANAL MOUNT PLEASANT TOLL PLAZA A WARE SUMMIT ST. GEORGES 896 Green North + Spur - Selected Alternative Green North + Spur - Selected Alternative Spur Green North + Spur - Selected Alternative Green North + Spur - Selected Alternative Spur Spur DelDOT The purpose and primary focus of the Public Workshop is to present the following information to the public regarding the Spur Road: Potential alternatives to the Spur Road, including the upgrading of existing US 301 Identification of an early contract to improve the sharp curve on SR 896, south of Summit Bridge The results of additional Spur Road studies that were commitments in FHWA's approved Record of Decision (ROD) for the project, including: Alignment refinements to minimize impacts Spur Road median width Spur Road design speed The most current traffic data for the project will also be presented. In addition, DelDOT will use the Public Workshop as an opportunity to provide the public with information regarding a number of potential refinements to the selected US 301 Mainline Alternative, including: US 301 Mainline at the MD/DE line: minor shift of the alignment to minimize environmental impacts, avoid electric transmission towers and reduce costs Levels Road Diamond Interchange: minor shift to reduce environmental impacts to Sandy Branch Northbound US 301 exit to Northbound Spur Road: modify from a left side to a right side exit, to improve traffic operations and safety and reduce costs The New US 301 Interchange with existing US 301, just north of Armstrong Corner Road: where a diamond interchange with roundabouts at the ramp termini is being considered, in lieu of the selected partial cloverleaf interchange, to reduce environmental impacts and improve traffic operations and safety Jamison Corner Road Diamond Interchange: consideration of roundabouts at ramp termini, to improve traffic operations and safety and to reduce costs Toll Free Ramp from US13 to Northbound SR1 (Roth Bridge): shift farther South and relocate a section of Port Penn Road at US13 Any person having special needs or requiring special aid, such as an interpreter, is requested to contact DelDOT by phone or mail a week in advance. Si necesitas algún asistencia especial, o un traductor, por favor llame a DelDOT con una semana por adelantado. Write DelDOT’s Office of Public Relations, P.O. Box 778, Dover, DE 19903, or call 1-800-652-5600 (in DE) or 302-760-2080, or visit www.deldot.gov. This US 301 Project is a cooperative effort of the Delaware Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. Come Review & Comment on Potential Alternatives to the Spur Road Spur Road Study Results Potential Refinements to New US 301 Come Review & Comment on Potential Alternatives to the Spur Road Spur Road Study Results Potential Refinements to New US 301 Come Review & Comment on Potential Alternatives to the Spur Road Spur Road Study Results Potential Refinements to New US 301 Plan to attend the March 23rd Workshop Tell us what you think! For more information: For more information: Delaware Department of Transportation D E P A R T M E N T O F T R A N S P O R T A T I O N U N I T E D S T A T E S O F A M E R I C A project development U.S. PUBLIC WORKSHOP PUBLIC WORKSHOP March 23rd 2009 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Middletown Fire Hall W. Green & S. Scott Streets A brief presentation is scheduled for 3:15, to be repeated at 4:15, 5:15, 6:15 and 7:15 Monday Snow Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Middletown Fire Hall 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm