Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Public Information Meeting Public Information Meeting WELCOME WELCOME Tuesday, November 10, 2009 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Brief presentation at 6:30 p.m. Nick W. Blom Salida Regional Library 4835 Sisk Road Salida, CA 95368
Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Hammett Road Interchange Widen Hammett Road from Ciccarelli Road to Pirrone Road, modify on- and off-ramps at State Route 99, and realign Pirrone Road within the project limits . Kiernan Avenue Interchange Widen State Route 219 (Kiernan Avenue) between Salida Boulevard and Sisk Road, modify on- and off- ramps with State Route 99, and widen Salida Boulevard and Sisk Road within the project limits. NOT TO SCALE Project Locations Project Locations
Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Why Are We Here Tonight? Why Are We Here Tonight? To present the projects and the alternatives being considered. • Please view the displays located around the room and ask questions. To explain what environmental and engineering studies are being conducted. • Staff are available at the different stations to explain how our process works and what is being studied. To obtain input from the public and answer questions. • We encourage you to give your comments. • Verbal comments may be given to the public stenographer. • Written comments may be placed in the comment box or mailed directly to our office.
Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges What is the Purpose of Each Project? What is the Purpose of Each Project? The purpose of each project is to construct improvements to the State Route 219 (Kiernan Avenue) interchange and the Hammett Road interchange which will: • Reduce congestion. • Improve traffic operations at interchanges and local intersections. • Accommodate forecasted traffic growth. Project Purpose Project Purpose
Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges No Build – Do Nothing Alternative 1 – Diamond Interchange Alternative 2 – Diamond/Loop (Hybrid) Interchange Kiernan Alternatives Kiernan Alternatives
Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Route 219 (Kiernan Avenue) Interchange Route 219 (Kiernan Avenue) Interchange N Existing Condition Existing Condition
Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Route 219 (Kiernan Avenue) Interchange Route 219 (Kiernan Avenue) Interchange N Alternative 1- - Diamond Diamond Alternative 1
Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Route 219 (Kiernan Avenue) Interchange Route 219 (Kiernan Avenue) Interchange N Alternative 2 - - Hybrid Hybrid Alternative 2
Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges No Build – Do nothing Alternative 1 – Diamond Interchange Alternative 2 – Partial Cloverleaf (Loop) Interchange Alternative 3 – Diamond/Loop (Hybrid) Interchange Hammett Road Alternatives Hammett Road Alternatives
Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange N Existing Condition Existing Condition
Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange N Future No Build Condition (with Salida Salida Plan) Plan) Future No Build Condition (with
Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange N Alternative 1 - - Diamond Diamond Alternative 1
Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange N Alternative 2 - - Loop Loop Alternative 2
Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange N Alternative 3 - - Hybrid Hybrid Alternative 3
Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Project Schedule* Project Schedule* • January 2009 Environmental Studies Started • November 10, 2009 Public Meeting Y OU AR E HE R E • Spring 2010 Draft Environmental Document released • Spring 2010 Public Hearing • Spring 2010 Public Review Period Closes – Comments Due • Summer 2010 Final Environmental Document Approved • 2010-2012 Final Design • 2010-2012 Right of Way Acquisition • 2013-2015 Construct State Route 219 (Kiernan) Interchange Modifications • 2014-2015 Construct Hammett Interchange Phase 1 Modifications ____________________________________________ * Project schedule is based on adequate accumulation of Development Impact Fees and other funds. What’ What ’s Next s Next • Caltrans will complete Environmental Studies and issue a separate Draft Initial Study/ Environmental Assessment for each interchange project. • A public review period of 30 days will be provided, and a public hearing will be held to obtain your input on the draft environmental documents. Project Schedule Project Schedule
Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Public Comments Public Comments Do you have information that should be included? Your comments will become part of the public record. There are four ways you can provide input about the projects: • Written comments can be placed in the comment box. • Comments can be expressed verbally to County or Caltrans representatives. • Comments can be expressed to the public stenographer. • Written comments can be directly mailed to: California Department of Transportation Attention: Gail Miller Senior Environmental Planner 2015 East Shields Avenue, Suite 100 Fresno, CA 93726-5428 or e-mail: Gail_Miller@dot.ca.gov Public Comments Public Comments
Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road Interchanges THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING View our displays, ask questions, and give us your thoughts about these projects. NOT TO SCALE Project Locations Project Locations
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