I-495 Northern Section Shoulder use Project

I-495 NORTHERN SECTION SHOULDER USE PROJECT

State Project No. 0495-029-123, P101, C501

CITIZEN’S INFORMATION MEETING

UPC 105130

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Location Map

 Project Location

Proposed Shoulder Use

Northbound Inside Shoulder (no work on Southbound)

All traffic will be allowed to use shoulder lane in peak periods (no flexible delineators)

AM and PM peak hours to alleviate traffic queues and improve merging

Static and dynamic signing, lane markings, and overhead lane-use system included

Typical Section

Pavement Work Mill and overlay, restripe Northbound I-

495 within project limits Reconstruct outside shoulder to full depth

pavement Widen right shoulder at Georgetown Pike

Interchange to provide emergency pull off Pavement joint repairs for improved ride

and longer pavement life

Structures No major bridge work anticipated. Sound wall/retaining wall impacts under

evaluation. Pier protection will be upgraded at

overpasses within project limits Overhead dynamic and static sign

structures along median barrier and outside barrier

Concept of Operations

Advance DMS signs, static signs, overhead lane control signs, and striping to delineate shoulder lane

Light gray color for shoulder lane to provide contrast

Additional camera coverage and traffic detectors along Northbound I-495

Other Items During construction, no lane/shoulder

closures during peak hours. Minor drainage work anticipated Median barrier modifications to upgrade

to meet current standards No right-of-way or utility relocations

anticipated

Schedule Citizen’s Information Meeting -

November 19, 2013 NEPA Document - January 2014 Notice to Proceed for Construction - May,

2014 Open for traffic - December, 2014