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| What is the project’s schedule? |
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 The project
began in 2007 and will be completed in 2014. Throughout the construction process, construction will be staged at the various interchanges to minimize traveler inconvenience. Subsequently, the project’s final design will also be staged to coincide with construction sequencing.
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| Who is in charge? |
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INDOT has selected a project team, led by HNTB Indiana as the Corridor Project Management Consultant (CPMC) for this project. HNTB, in concert with other firms, including Parsons Corporation, The McCormick Group, Shrewsberry & Associates and several other partners, is responsible for delivering this project to INDOT.
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| Where do I go for more information? |
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INDOT has assigned the project’s public outreach to the Corridor Project Management Consultant (CPMC) team. The CPMC has established a public outreach office with focused responsibility for public outreach and information exchange. The Public Outreach office may be reached directly at (317) 917-5315, or you may call the project hotline at
(866) 214-1778,
or visit the website at
www.accelerate465.in.gov The INDOT Greenfield Office (David Davis) may also be contacted for construction updates at (317)
467-3910.
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| Where will the project occur? |
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The project
will occur on the west side of Indianapolis from just south of the
I-70/I-465 interchange to just south of the 56th Street interchange.
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| When will construction begin? |
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Construction
began in the second quarter of 2007. The construction duration will be approximately 7 years.
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| What about noise
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The team is respectful of stakeholder concerns regarding noise mitigation. Based on evaluations conducted during the environmental phase, the project will not result in any areas substantially exceeding the existing noise levels by 15 decibels or more. We do recognize the existing noise levels in many residential locations already approach or exceed established criteria. Our team will work to mitigate noise levels. As the project will expand roadway capacity, noise mitigation will be considered under the FHWA/INDOT Guidelines based on federal regulations (23 CFR 772). Potential mitigation could include noise barriers/walls or berms. Final decisions about specific noise abatement will be made after public involvement and design-engineering have been addressed. At the completion of the final noise analysis conducted during the design phase, a presentation of noise wall locations was made to the public at
three public information meetings held prior to the start of construction in 2007. In adherence with INDOT and FHWA policy, affected homeowners were
individually notified via mail of the proposed public meetings to provide
their input and receive information from the project team regarding process.
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| Why do we need reconstruction of this segment? |
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This corridor was one of the first interstate segments constructed in Marion County. It has served us well and now needs to be upgraded to accommodate current geometric standards, increased traffic demands and to improve deteriorating roadways which reflect extended use. To better accommodate increased demands, interchange ramps and mainline capacities will be upgraded, the deteriorating mainline, ramp pavement and bridges will be corrected, and the roadway’s geometric conditions will be upgraded to current design standards. For example, areas identified for correction are: the I-70 and I-465 interchange, which currently has a short weaving area along both mainlines causing operational problems. The US 40/Washington Street interchange loop ramps do not meet the 25 mph design standard. The directional ramp for west to south movements at 10th Street currently has a substandard 25 mph design speed. The I-74 (Crawfordsville Road) interchange cloverleaf loops do not meet design standards for the radii of loop ramps, and the short weaving sections cause operational problems on both mainlines. Additionally, the 34th Street and 46th Street bridges over I-465 do not meet vertical clearance standards.
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| What will the reconstructed highway look like? |
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The reconstructed highway will be an urban interstate with 12-foot lanes in a minimum 216-foot right-of-way, and a 30-foot paved median with a concrete barrier. Inside shoulders will be 14 feet wide; outside shoulders will be 10 feet. Additionally, right-of way needs may expand in areas of cut and fill and would be larger at interchange areas. Allowable mainline grades will remain no greater than three percent. Full control of access will continue to be exercised. Interchanges will also be reconfigured to improve both safety and capacity for travelers entering and exiting I-465, as well as those traveling across and through the I-465 corridor. The Airport Expressway interchange will retain its current geometrics through 2008, pending the reconstruction and relocation of the new airport terminal. Our team is working closely with the airport to facilitate their planning and to ensure close coordination as the project moves forward. By maintaining the existing ramp geometry and adding an additional lane, the cost of this interchange will be reduced by $10M. Additionally, an acceleration lane will be added in each direction with the existing flyover ramp being maintained. This updated configuration will reduce weaving for vehicles traveling to the Indianapolis downtown area.
The I-74 interchange has also been redesigned. The re-alignment of US 136 and the addition of local ramps to US 136 will greatly reduce capacity, while decreasing bridge structures in this area. In this configuration, the I-74 traffic will exit to access Crawfordsville Road and I-74 traffic would flow directly into and out of I-465 traffic.
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| What about traffic management during the construction phase? |
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During the construction phase, three lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on I-465. Alternative traffic mitigation options are being reviewed to prevent traffic delays on the west side. Due to construction and major community events in the areas affected by the new construction, there would be no construction on I-74 in 2009 affecting the major routes, and no construction at the I-70/I-465 interchange in 2008 affecting the major travel patterns. After the airport expansion project is completed, the construction of the Airport Expressway will begin.
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| What about property acquisition? |
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There are three primary steps to Right-of-Way/Land Acquisition. They include: the processes by which INDOT determines a property’s acquisition, the stages in which a property is acquired and the expectations (outcomes) of the buyer and the seller. There are also three criteria for appraisals:
1.) the value of the land
2.) the value of any improvements, and
3.) any damages to the property
Once the on-site appraisal is completed, the appraisal recommendation is forwarded to a “Review Appraiser” or Senior Appraiser, and then referred to INDOT for a desk review. These processes are important because INDOT cannot construct a facility over property that they do not own or have rights to. Right-of-Way/Land Acquisition is governed by the Federal Uniform Relocation Act.
The steps for property acquisition begin with the identification of affected properties and property owners, based on the right-of-way required for the construction of the project. INDOT determines what they own and how properties are encumbered and what INDOT needs to buy. Documents are prepared and an on-site appraisal, conducted by one of two Indiana certified general appraisers, is required to evaluate the acquisition.
Once the appraisal is reviewed and approved by INDOT, the property owner is contacted and an offer is presented. Upon receipt of an offer from INDOT, the property owner receives a letter indicating that the offer consideration period is 25 days. The timeline from first contact to acquisition may range from 6 months to a year or more depending upon changes in the project schedule and/or requests/requirements of the seller that do not affect the construction timeline.
If the offer is accepted, the property owner and/or occupants may receive relocation assistance if deemed appropriate. This assistance includes assistance with finding a property of equal or greater value and moving expenses. Although governed by defined procedures, the Right-of-Way team makes every effort to be sensitive to stakeholders within the corridor.
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| What will the project cost? |
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As a result of cost reduction recommendations by the CPMC team, the construction costs have been reduced from approximately $800M to approximately $550M.
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What is the process for a construction project of this size? |
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Transportation projects of this scope are multi-year projects that require
extensive component development. Four key development stages on this
project are: Phase I: Environmental Documentation and Engineering
Assessment. Phase II: Preliminary Design, Phase III: Final Design, Phase
IV: Construction.
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What happens in each phase? | |
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In Phase I, an environmental and engineering assessment
is executed to evaluate conceptual design alternatives, and to assess their
environmental impacts. Additionally, a public meeting is held by INDOT to
communicate project information to the public.
In Phase II, INDOT selected a Corridor Program Management Consultant (CPMC) that will be responsible for preliminary designs and coordinating all components of final design. In this phase, the public had the opportunity to provide project input through the community representatives on the Community Advisory Group (CAG), and through contacting the public outreach office.
In Phase III, , the CPMC and other engineering professionals
will complete the final details and construction documents necessary to advance
the project to the construction phase. In this phase the public had the
opportunity for comment through the public involvement office. In Phase IV, INDOT will begin letting construction contracts for the corridor and construction will begin. For
Accelerate 465, Phase I was executed 2001-2003. Phase II is currently
in progress, scheduled for 2006 completion. Phase II was completed in 2006. Phase III took place between 2006 and 2007. Phase IV began in 2007. Phase IV is scheduled to begin during the fourth quarter of
2007. The project will have on-going public outreach..
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How can the public get involved? |
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Public outreach has been assigned to the Corridor Project Management Consultant team for the design phase. In the construction phase,
the public outreach office will be joined by the INDOT Greenfield District Office. The public may contact the public outreach offices as follows. We welcome your call.
| E-mail: |
accelerate465@hntb.com |
| Mail: | Accelerate 465, Public Outreach
111 Monument Circle, Suite 1200
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Phone: (317) 917-5315
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David Davis, Customer Service Manager
Phone: (317) 467-3910
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What is the process for requesting a presentation or story submission?
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The project team is available to provide presentation at neighborhood meetings upon request. The public outreach office will also provide article submissions for interested party newsletters and provide Spanish translation services as needed. We request that you send your request via e-mail to the project office at
accelerate465@hntb.com. Indicate your requested date, time, purpose, key interests, and size of audience. We will review our speaker availability and confirm logistics with you. If you would like our office to develop a story or project update for your neighborhood or transportation newsletter, send your request via e-mail with subject request, word count and due date. We will review and confirm specifics with you.
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Acronym Glossary
Your roadmap to the terms frequently used in the transportation industry. |
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| AICP: |
American Institute
of Certified Planners |
| CAC: |
Citizens Advisory Committee |
| CAG: |
Community Advisory Group |
| CSS: |
Context Sensitive Solutions |
| dBA: |
Decibel |
| DMD: |
Department of Metropolitan Development |
| DPW: |
Department of Public Works |
| FAA:
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Federal Aviation Administration |
| FEIS: |
Final Environmental Impact Statement |
| FHWA: |
Federal Highway Administration |
| FTA: |
Federal Transit Administration |
| GF: |
Greenways Foundation |
| IAA: |
Indianapolis Airport Authority |
| IBC: |
Indiana Bicycle Coalition |
| IIA: |
Indianapolis International Airport |
| INDOT: |
Indiana Department of Transportation |
| ITS: |
Intelligent Transportation Systems |
| LA: |
Land Acquisition |
| MDC: |
Metropolitan Development Commission |
| MOT: |
Maintenance of Traffic |
| MPA: |
Metropolitan Planning Area |
| MPO: |
Metropolitan Planning Organization |
| NAC: |
Noise Abatement Criteria
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| PIP: |
Public Involvement Program |
| ROW: |
Right of Way
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| STP:
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Surface Transportation Program
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| TE:
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Transportation Enhancement |
| TEA-21: |
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century |
| TIP: |
Transportation Improvement Program
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| TM: |
Traveler Mobility
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For additional information about the project, contact the Public Involvement Office at (317) 917-5315.