23rd St, ColumbusNH-30-5(134); C.N. 32234 WELCOME TO 30000 25000 25,260 The Public Information Open House Meeting 23,055 Traffic Volumes 20000 Vehicles Per Day Heavy Truck % for the 23rd St, Columbus Project 15000 on 23rd Street *Average Daily Traffic (ADT) is the average number of February 12, 2019, American Legion, 2263 3rd Avenue, Columbus, NE 10000 vehicles traveling a roadway (US-30) within a 24-hour period. 5000

The purpose of today’s meeting is to discuss 6% 6% * ) (ADT Daily Traffic Average 0 potential improvements on 23rd Street (US-30). 2021 2041 Accommodation of Traffic: The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and City of Columbus The proposed project would be constructed under traffic with lane closures plan to reconstruct 2.69 miles of 23rd Street (U.S. Highway 30 [US-30]) controlled with appropriate traffic control devices and practices. located in the City of Columbus in Platte County, starting just east of the junction of U.S. Highway 81 (US-81) and 23rd Street, and extending just east Right-Of-Way: of the East 11th Avenue intersection. The existing roadway on this segment The proposed project would require the acquisition of additional property rights of 23rd Street consists of four 12-foot wide driving lanes separated by a which could include new right-of-way (ROW), control of access (CA), permanent raised median or a common two-way left turn lane with existing left and/or easements (PE), and/or temporary easements (TE). If your property is impacted right turn lanes at city street intersections. The reconstruction of 23rd Street by this project, you will be contacted by a representative once the design footprint would consist of removing the existing concrete base (and areas of overlaid has been established. Access to adjacent properties would be maintained during asphalt) and replacing with concrete pavement. Construction could extend construction. Access to driveways may be limited at times due to traffic phasing beyond the actual project limits to accommodate transitioning the requirements. Potential relocations may be required for construction of the pavement, facilitate traffic maintenance, and install landscaping. proposed project.

Project Purpose and Need Potential Impacts: The purpose of this proposed project is to preserve the transportation asset, Potential Impacts to environmental resources would be evaluated as the proposed improve the reliability of the transportation system, and perpetuate the project design progresses. These resources include, but mobility of the traveling public. are not limited to, environmental justice/civil rights, cultural resources, historic properties, publicly owned Additional The project would provide an improved roadway corridor for vehicular and recreation properties (Section 4(f)), endangered and Improvements: pedestrian travel, and enhance connectivity. threatened species, hazardous materials, water quality, • New sidewalks with curb The need for the proposed project is based on the distressed nature and and other water resources, including wetlands. ramps poor condition of the roadway. The paved roadway has deteriorated over the • Storm sewer drainage last 30+ years and has substantial ruts and cracking. Estimated Cost: improvements The cost of the proposed project is approximately Construction Schedule: $18.5 million and would derive from federal and state • Updated street lights As currently planned, construction is tentatively scheduled for the 2022 and funding sources. The City of Columbus may pay for • Modify or add turn lanes 2023 construction seasons. some of the associated improvements.

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How will NDOT proceed after the Public Information Open House Meeting? The project team will review feedback to identify additional project needs and design components.

Written comments or requests should be submitted by

Nebraska FEBRUARY 27, 2019 to: Sarah Soula, Public Involvement Manager, Nebraska Department of Transportation P.O. Box 94759, Lincoln, NE 68509-4759 [email protected] 81 tel 402-479-4871 | fax 402-479-3989 City of Columbus 30 For further information contact: Kevin Domogalla, District 3 Engineer, Nebraska Department of Transportation Project Location 408 N 13th Street, Norfolk, NE, 68701 [email protected] 30 81 tel 402-370-3470 Information regarding the proposed project is available on the NDOT website at www.dot.nebraska.gov/projects/future-projects/ by clicking on the “23rd St, Columbus” link.