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U.S.
project developmentproject development
U.S.
U.S.
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February 2006
PURPLE GREEN + SpurOption 2 (New)
andPURPLE + SpurOption 2 (New)
and GREENPURPLE GREEN + SpurOption 2 (New)
and
PURPLE GREEN + SpurOption 1
andPURPLE + SpurOption 1
and GREENPURPLE GREEN + SpurOption 1
and
BROWN NORTHBROWN NORTH
YELLOWYELLOW
YELLOWYELLOW
PURPLE GREEN + SpurOption 3 (New)
andPURPLE + SpurOption 3 (New)
and GREENPURPLE GREEN + SpurOption 3 (New)
and
AdvantagesImproves the existing sharpcurve and removes the traffic signalon the curve
Maintains free flow of heaviest localmovements (NB + SB SR 896) atthe interchange
Directional “Y” interchange isfarther away from Summit BridgeFarms than Option 1
SR 896
GREEN+SpurandPURPLE+SpurPURPLE+Spur GREEN+Spur GREEN+SpurandPURPLE+SpurPURPLE+Spur GREEN+Spur
GREEN+SpurandPURPLE+SpurPURPLE+Spur GREEN+Spur
GREEN+SpurandPURPLE+SpurPURPLE+Spur GREEN+Spur
ROAD EXTENDED
ROAD EXTENDED
ROAD EXTENDED
BETHEL CHURCHBETHEL CHURCH
Note: 3rd Traffic Signal atOld Schoolhouse Road
BROWN SOUTHBROWN SOUTHBROWN SOUTHBROWN SOUTH
1
PURPLE GREEN + SpurOption 4 (New)
andPURPLE + SpurOption 4 (New)
and GREENPURPLE GREEN + SpurOption 4 (New)
and
Northbound Spur Road is elevated, adjacentto Summit Bridge Farms community
Does not provide direct local access(Summit Bridge Farms, Lea Eara Farms &Summit Farms) to and from the south, onthe Spur
AdvantagesSame as Option 3, plus
Provides access for local residents
Would keep speeds lower on Spur Road, closerto a true parkway concept
Would reduce traffic on the section ofChoptank Road north of Churchtown Roadcompared to spur options with no local access
Same as Option 3, plus
May accelerate or encourage furtherdevelopment along roadways with access tothe spur in both Delaware and Maryland(Old Schoolhouse Road, Churchtown Roadand Bethel Church Road)
Provides more toll free connectivity to thespur for Westown, Southridge, and otherMiddletown communities west of US 301,increasing volumes on southern ChoptankRoad. About 1,900 vpd are projected to useOld Schoolhouse Road to access Spur,rather than Levels Road (toll).
Potential safety issues – intersection vs.free flowing traffic
Potential noise issues – braking, stoppingand starting at intersections
BROWN NORTHBROWN NORTH
DisadvantagesRequires heaviest local traffic movements
(SB & NB SR 896) to use a signalized intersection
Results in backups in AM, NB double right turn
has 800’ queue; in PM, SB double left turn has
300’ queue
Relocates SR 896 closer to Lea Eara Farms and
has direct impact on proposed Rothwell Village
(Brown North)
AdvantagesEliminates existing SR 896 sharp curve/traffic signal
Provides “Half-diamond” with north-serving ramps
for local SR 896 traffic and free flow for US 301
from Summit Bridge on to New US 301
Description
Provides Loop ramp for Southbound SR 896
Description
Eliminates existing sharp curve/traffic signal
Slows traffic down by using ramp movements
SR 896
Advantages
Traffic volume near capacity on single-lane loopramp (year 2030) – likely requires two-lane loop
Loop ramp constraints may not alleviate safetyconcerns – speed of southbound vehicles comingoff Summit Bridge onto loop ramp – driverexpectation
Disadvantages
Existing signalized intersection of US 301 / SR896 and Bethel Church Road is located on asharp curve at the base of Summit Bridge. Thislocation has a history of serious accidents:
Accidents between 9/99 and 10/04
- Resulting in 54 injuries and 3 fatalities
What is being done to improve the sharp curve and the traffic signalon the curve south of Summit Bridge?
Both at-grade intersections and grade-separated interchanges have been evaluated:
No
Interchange South of Summit Bridge
Public WorkshopsPublic Workshops20,60020,6009,7009,7003,3003,300
22,50022,50022,50022,500
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Spur Rd, South of OldSpur Rd, South of Old
SchoolhouseSchoolhouse
Choptank, South of OldChoptank, South of Old
SchoolhouseSchoolhouse
Spur Rd, North ofSpur Rd, North of
ChurchtownChurchtown
Choptank, North ofChoptank, North of
ChurchtownChurchtown
US 301 Traffic Projections
6,6006,600
15,20015,200
3,1003,100
27,50027,500
5,4005,400
22,50022,500
6,2006,200
Green + SpurGreen + Spur
(Full Access)(Full Access)
Green + Spur (No Access)Green + Spur (No Access)
No Build (2030)No Build (2030)
Existing (2003)Existing (2003)
DisadvantagesAdvantages
“What are the advantages and disadvantages of providinglocal access to/from the Spur?”
“Would an at-grade intersection work at the south end of Summit Bridge(US 301/SR 896/SR 15)?”
Provides access for local residents
Would keep speeds lower on SpurRoad, closer to a true parkway concept
Would reduce traffic on the section ofChoptank Road north of ChurchtownRoad compared to spur options with nolocal access
All at-grade intersection options fail (LOS E with LOS F)
Traffic safety would continue to be an issue
May accelerate or encourage further developmentalong roadways with access to the spur in bothDelaware and Maryland (Old Schoolhouse Road,Churchtown Road and Bethel Church Road)
Provides more toll free connectivity to the spur forWestown, Southridge, and other Middletowncommunities west of US 301, increasing volumeson southern Choptank Road. About 1,900 vpd areprojected to use Old Schoolhouse Road to accessSpur, rather than Levels Road (toll).
Potential safety issues – intersection vs. freeflowing traffic
Potential noise issues – braking, stopping andstarting at intersections
No-Build and YELLOWNoNo--Build andBuild and YELLOWYELLOW
F
PURPLE & GREEN
With Spur
PURPLEPURPLE && GREENGREEN
With SpurWith Spur
E/FF F
BROWNBROWNBROWN
FF F
E
PURPLEPURPLE && GREENGREEN w/o Spurw/o Spur
With Improved US 301With Improved US 301
EF
Same as Option 3, plus provides local access
at Churchtown Road and Old Schoolhouse Road
Requires traffic signals at the two additional
intersections along the spur
ROAD EXTENDED
ROAD EXTENDED
ROAD EXTENDED
BETHEL CHURCHBETHEL CHURCH
INTERCHANGE OPTIONS SOUTH OF SUMMIT BRIDGE - ( SR 15 / SR 896 )INTERCHANGE OPTIONS SOUTH OF SUMMIT BRIDGE - ( SR 15 / SR 896 )INTERCHANGE OPTIONS SOUTH OF SUMMIT BRIDGE - ( SR 15 / SR 896 )
Disadvantages
AdvantagesEliminates the existing sharp curve/trafficsignal
Diamond interchange ramp would act as bufferbetween Spur Road and Summit Bridge Farms
Provides full vehicular access in all directions forlocal communities
SR 896
Requires heaviest local traffic movements(SB & NB SR 896) to use signalized intersections
Interchange is adjacent to Summit Bridge Farmscommunity
DescriptionProvides a “full diamond” interchange with
free-flow from Summit Bridge to the Spur
Disadvantages
AdvantagesMaintains free flow of heaviest localmovements (NB + SB SR 896) at the “Y”interchange
Improves the existing sharp curve on SR 896and eliminates the traffic signal on the curve
Locates directional “Y” interchange fartheraway from Summit Bridge Farms than Option 1
Description
Description
Provides a directional “Y” interchangebetween Spur and SR 896
Improves the sharp curve on SR 896 tocurrent design standards and eliminatesthe signalized intersection on the curve
Relocates access from SR 15 to SR 896(on sharp curve) to an east-west extensionof Bethel Church Road from ChoptankRoad to the Spur Road
DisadvantagesCreates circuitous access for SR 15 traffic west of SR 896seeking access to SR 896 (via Bethel Church Road (adjacentto Lea Eara Farms) and Old Summit Bridge Road)
Results in 6,200 and 6,900 vehicles per day on BethelChurch Road and Old Summit Bridge Road (east of existingUS 301/SR 896)
Requires minor modification of existing SR 896 / Old SummitBridge Road intersection
Increased construction costs (number of structures)
The northbound Spur Road is elevated, adjacent to SummitBridge Farms and Lea Eara Farms communities
DescriptionProvides a directional “Y” interchange between
SR 896 and Spur
Grade separates SR 15 over the Spur Road and
SR 896
Improves the sharp curve on SR 896 to current
design standards and eliminates the traffic signal
on the curve
BROWNNORTH & SOUTH
BROWNNORTH & SOUTH
BROWNNORTH & SOUTH
BROWNNORTH & SOUTH
Disadvantages* Green+Spur used as example, Purple+spur provides similar results
Right-In / Right-OutAccess Only
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