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