US-223 Connector PUBLIC MEETING November 17, 2016
US-223 Connector – Project Location Charles St US-223 Michigan Ave Industrial Dr.
Project Goals Enhanced Roadway Connectivity to Campus and City Improved Gateway to Campus Safety Enhancements for all Users
US-223 Connector – Project Background Adrian College Traffic Impact Study – November 3, 2010 Public Meeting – November 9, 2010 Resolution Supporting US-223 Connector – June 20, 2011 College/City/MDOT How to Move Project Forward – Winter 2014 College Initiates Additional Study in conjunction with MDOT and City – Spring, 2014
US-223 Connector – Project Background Presentation at City of Adrian Council Meeting – December 15, 2014 Additional Study Items Completed – Winter 2015 ROW Conveyance Documents completed – Summer 2016 Formal Submission of Break in Access Request to FHWA for approval – Summer 2016 Resolution Supporting US-223 Connector reaffirmed – September 20, 2016 Public Meeting – November 17, 2016
Adrian College Traffic Impact Study (2010) Study Area Existing Conditions Analysis Projected Traffic Volume Shift Opening Day Analysis (with US-223 Connector) Future Conditions Analysis
Additional Study Elements Federal/State Requirements to create new access to US-223 MDOT Traffic Study Detailed Noise Analysis (as requested by the City) Detailed Geotechnical Investigation (as requested by the City)
US-223 Study Early Concepts US-223 Connector to Charles Street US-223 Connector to Michigan Avenue US-223 Connector to Roundabout at Charles/Michigan (Preferred)
Questions/Comments??? THANK YOU! US-223 Connector Questions/Comments??? THANK YOU!