1. General Tab Project, Cost Schedule, and Work Limits Roadway Character
Project, Cost Schedule, and Work Limits
Roadway Character
Design Criteria for Bridges
Maintenance of Traffic During Construction
Right-of-Way and Utility Involvement
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2. Project Cost Schedule Work Limits

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C1 and C2 CEs
No General Tab
Incorporated within C1 and C2 Tab
Specific data populated from Ellis:
PID
Project Sponsor
ODOT District
Funding Source
Y/N dropdown for private funding
STIP Reference #
Manually entered in text field
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C1 and C2 Example
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5. D-Listed CEs – Project Data
Environmental Document Level
Specific data populated from ELLIS
PID
Project Name
Project Sponsor
ODOT District
Funding Source
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6. D-Listed CEs – Project Data
Private and local public funding (Y/N)
STIP Reference #
Manually entered in text field
Confirm the next phase is listed on the STIP (Y/N)
Confirm the current cost estimate meets requirements prior to CE approval (Y/N) 6
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7. D-Listed CEs – Project Data
Project costs populated from Ellis
Planning and Engineering
Right of Way
Construction
Other
Interchange Modification/Justification Study (Y/N) 7
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Project Description
Discuss proposed action
Environmental impacts (including relocations)
Geographical setting
MPO, local government involvement
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Work Limits
Limits of Proposed Work
Populated from ELLIS
Only displays for D-listed CEs
Start and end points (SLM) and total work length (miles) are entered manually
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13. Roadway
Character

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Roadway Character
Not included for C1 and C2
D-Listed CEs:
Select Functional Classification (dropdown)
Based on type of service provided
Enter ADT (Average Daily Traffic)
Current and Design Year
Enter Daily Hourly Volume
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Roadway Character
Truck percentage (% of total traffic)
Setting and topography
Select appropriate answer from drop-down menu
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Roadway Character
Existing and Proposed Design Criteria
Design speed
Speed facility is designed to accommodate
Legal speed
Posted speed limit
Number and type of lanes
Through or two-way left-turn lane (TWLTL)
Pavement, shoulder, median & sidewalk width
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18. Design Criteria for Bridges

19. Design Criteria for Bridges
Does not display if project does not involve bridges
Existing populated from Ellis
Sufficiency and General rating
Date constructed
Bridge location
Bridge type, length, and number of main spans
Load restrictions
Proposed data is entered manually
Answer drop-down appropriately (#53)
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22. Maintenance of Traffic During Construction

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Remarks
Discuss proposed/anticipated closures and detours
Include references to specific applicable policies
If MOT substantially impacts sensitive environmental resources, discuss accordingly
Discuss how proposed MOT will impact entities that serve the community
EMS, fire, police, schools, public facilities, etc.
Discuss coordination/PI activities that were initiated with these entities as part of NEPA
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24. Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Remarks
Indicate how public entities will be kept updated
Advanced notice is required for complex MOT
List environmental commitments (#66)
Answer yes to generate table
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25. Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Example
Maintenance of traffic will be handled in four phases. During Phase 1, SR 999 north of the intersection with SR 45 will be closed to accommodate reconstruction. The detour will be SR 328 to US 25 to SR 999 (MOT will be finalized in Stage 3 Design). Special provisions will be made for property owners along SR 999 to access residences. One residential property has two driveways, therefore, at least one drive will be available at all times during construction.
During Phases 2 and 3, the SR 999/SR 45 intersection will be reconstructed and traffic will be maintained with part width and signals. During Phase 4, SR 999 south of the intersection will be closed to accommodate reconstruction. The detour will be SR 328 to US 25 to SR 999.
There are no through-traffic dependent businesses or festivals that require special accommodations or provisions. Emergency vehicles, public services, and schools will utilize township and county roads. A press release will be issued 15 days in advance of the start of construction activities.
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27. Right-of-Way and Utility Involvement

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Right-of-Way
Include approximate acquisition figures (acreage)
Permanent and temporary ROW
Permanent and temporary Easements
Number of parcels impacted
As part of remarks indicate type of impacts and location
Strip takes
Easements or work agreements
Impacts to residences, businesses, etc.
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Utility Involvement
Answer utility drop-downs
List specific utilities impacted
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Example
Estimated right-of-way needed for the project is based on preliminary drawings and construction limits. Approximately acres (12 parcels from 9 owners) is expected to be acquired from land owners in Westmoreland County and acres (62 parcels from 55 owners) is expected to be acquired from land owners in Eastern County. Strip right-of-way approximately 1.85 acres will be acquired from the Madison Park owned and operated by the MetroParks of Westmoreland County.
All utilities shown on the project plans or located during project construction will be relocated or adjusted by the owner of the utility. The project may require the relocation of the following utilities: electric, gas, telephone, water, cable, and sewer.
All utility work shall be coordinated between the contractor and the utility owners in such a way as to avoid and/or minimize any inconvenience to potentially affected customers. All utility work not included in this contract shall be performed by the affected utility owner or its contractor and will be compliant with ODOT roadway design standards. Utility work will be ongoing throughout construction of the project. 30
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Project File - General
Documentation can include:
USGS Topo Quad Map
County Map
Aerial Map
Photographs
Right-of-Way Plan Sheets
Stage 1, 2, and 3 Design Plans
Follow NEPA Assignment File Management and Documentation Guidance
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