Interstate 345 (I-345) Feasibility Study From I-30 to Woodall - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Interstate 345 (I-345) Feasibility Study From I-30 to Woodall Rodgers Freeway Public Meeting CSJ: 0092-14-094 December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting December 2, 3 and 5, 2019

Table of contents 6 1 Introduction Study and Project Goals and Objectives 2 7 Project Overview Public/Agency Outreach and Involvement 8 3 Dallas CityMAP Next Steps 4 9 Project Development Process Contact Information 10 10 5 Feasibility Study Thank You December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 2

Project Overview  TxDOT regularly reviews its existing infrastructure  I-345 will reach its current life span in the next 25 years  The Department is embarking on a feasibility study to plan for the future of the roadway  This study will incorporate feedback from stakeholders, traffic data and current and future development plans to develop and assess conceptual alternatives December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 3

Project Overview - Feasibility Study Location Map From I-30 to Woodall Rodgers Freeway (Spur 366 ) December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 4

Project Overview - Project Approach We Are Here! Define Develop Refine Deliver December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 5

Project Overview - Significant Adjacent Projects Mill Creek Tunnel Project (City of Dallas Project Under Construction) I-345 Feasibility Study (Under Study) Lowest Stemmons The East Project Corridor Project (Under Construction) (Under Study) The Horseshoe Project SM Wright Project (Completed) Phase II (Final Design) DART D2 Project (Under Study) The Canyon (Under Study) SM Wright Project Phase I (Under Construction) December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 6

Project Overview - Project History  Need identified in 1952  Original intent of I-345 was to provide a connection from I-45 to US 75  Efforts to obtain interstate designation begin in 1956  Highway designation received in 1965  Construction begins in 1968  Fully opens to traffic in 1973 Interstate 345 under construction in 1969 Source: The Dallas Library  Approximately 1.4 miles long  Designed to maintain continuity of city street grid  Creative and innovative approach to design, at the time December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 7

Project Overview - Project History  Feasibility study conducted in 2012 intended to:  improve the structural condition of the bridge  reduce maintenance cost  reduce the frequency of maintenance and preservation activities  Stakeholder and public meetings held November and December 2012  Repairs to bridge began in 2014 to Source: AIA extend service life December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 8

Dallas CityMAP • Study that assessed the interstate system surrounding Downtown Dallas • Developed scenarios for several interstates • Art of the possible • Developed four scenarios for I-345 • New, feasible alternatives developed through the current study will also be considered December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 9

Dallas CityMAP Scenarios - No Build December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 10

Dallas CityMAP Scenarios - Below Grade Freeway December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 11

Dallas CityMAP Scenarios - Removal December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 12

Dallas CityMAP Scenarios– Reconstruct and Elevate with Ramp Modifications December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 13

Other Feasible Alternatives December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 14

Project Development Process We Are Here! Preliminary Environmental Identify Feasibility Right of Way Design and Study and Final Design Construction Need Study Acquisition Schematic Documentation December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 15

Feasibility Study • Stakeholder and public input • Other planning efforts • Engineering analysis • Natural and cultural resources • Traffic analysis • Land use and parkland • Right of Way (ROW) requirements • Water resources and flood plains • Existing and planned developments • Hazardous materials • Cost and economic impact • Social and community impacts December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 16

Study and Project Goals and Objectives Have an inclusive, transparent and collaborative public involvement process Work collaboratively with stakeholders Review recommendations from previous studies Provide the best solution that maintains safety, mobility and operability Incorporate TxDOT and community goals Work toward technically preferred alternatives December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 17

Public/Agency Outreach & Involvement Meetings with Key Stakeholders Surveys Other Outreach and the Public  Surveys to coincide with  Elected Officials  Website: www.345study.com public meeting series  Advocacy Groups Email: 345study@txdot.gov   Preferences Public Meetings   Newsletters  Priorities  Mailing List Use of I-345  Presentations   Feedback on proposed  Press Releases alternative concepts  Social Media Fact Sheet   Infographics December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 18

Next Steps  Leave your feedback!  Next series of public meetings – Present preliminary traffic analysis – Present conceptual alternatives based on stakeholder feedback, traffic data and existing land use and economic development studies/plans December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 19

Next Steps We Want to Hear From You! Comments must be postmarked or received by Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 Take the survey by Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 20

Contact Information TxDOT Project Manager & Project Website: TxDOT Dallas District  ATTN: Travis Campbell, P.E. 4777 E. US Highway 80 Mesquite, Texas 75150  345study@txdot.gov  www.345study.com  ( 214) 320-6100 December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting 21

Thank You! December 2, 3 and 5, 2019 I-345 Public Meeting