1. Walker Street Reconstruction Project 25% Design Public Hearing
Lenox Town Hall
September 25th, 2013

2. Intersection of Walker Street & Route 7/Route 20 Bypass
Project Summary
Reconstruction of approximately 8,074 feet (1.53 miles) of roadway
Widening of shoulders to improve bicycle accommodations
Reconstruction and addition of sidewalks (north side of road)
Drainage, sewer and water system improvements
Minor sight distance improvements at East Street intersection
LIMIT OF WORK
Intersection of Walker Street & Crystal Street/Mill Street near the Lee Town Line
LIMIT OF WORK
Intersection of Walker Street & Route 7/Route 20 Bypass
Walker Street, Lenox, MA
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3. Status of Project Preliminary Public Hearing held on January 19, 2011.
Submitted 25% Design Plans and Preliminary Right of Way Plans to MassDOT in June 2012.
Provided revised design plans and Design Exception Report for horizontal alignment exception in Lenox Dale. Resubmitted in February 2013.
Revised Preliminary Right of Way Plans and Utility Plans per MassDOT comments and resubmitted in July 2013.
Town performed an overlay of a portion of Walker Street in August 2013.
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4. Pre-Existing/Existing Conditions - Pavement
WHY ARE WE PROPOSING THIS PROJECT?
Extensive wheel rut cracking and settlement along long portions of roadway (prior to August 2013 overlay)
High percentage of Truck Traffic and inadequate subgrade
Inadequate roadway shoulders
Poor subsurface and surface drainage
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5. Existing Conditions - Sidewalk
WHY ARE WE PROPOSING THIS PROJECT?
Lenox Dale sidewalks have inadequate width and alignment
Inadequate grade transitions
Poor drainage
ADA non-compliant
Remaining roadway has no sidewalks from Route 7/20 to Lenox Dale
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6. Existing Conditions – Drainage, Sewer & Water
WHY ARE WE PROPOSING THIS PROJECT?
Significant drainage deficiencies in the Lenox Dale area
Other areas of poor/insufficient drainage
Old/aging water and sewer mains
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7. Proposed Work - Pavement
Reconstruct 8,074 feet (1.53 miles) of road
Provide 11-foot travel lanes
New base and pavement to fix substandard existing pavements
Improved bicycle accommodations
4-foot bike lanes where no curbs are present
5-foot bike lanes where curbs are present
6-foot bike lanes where guardrails are present
Uniform cross section and crown for proper surface drainage
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8. Proposed Work - Sidewalks
6-foot wide cement concrete sidewalks proposed along entire length of Walker Street
Existing sidewalks to be replaced with new
New sidewalks along the north side of the road from the Route 7/20 bypass to Elm Street
Sidewalk narrows in various locations in order to protect wetland areas (5’ wide) and to avoid utility pole relocations (3’ wide min.)
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9. Proposed Work – Typical Sections
N.T.S. – See full scale sections on presentation boards
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10. Proposed Work – East Street Intersection
Improve sight distances with tree pruning/removal and utility relocation
Improved alignment
Improved signage and pavement markings
Proposed raised island and rumble strips
Image Source: Google Maps
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11. Proposed Work – Drainage, Water & Sewer
Replacement and installation of approximately 4,640 linear feet of drainage piping
Replacement of various drainage manholes and catch basins
Installation of approximately 1,860 linear feet of water main
Installation of approximately 1,570 linear feet of sewer main
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12. Permitting & Easement Requirements
Permitting will be required through MassDEP, MEPA (Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act), ACOE (Army Corps of Engineers) and the local Conservation Commission for work near and within wetlands and water courses and the ACEC (Area of Critical Environmental Concern)
Wetland alterations are proposed to be replicated on site and trees are proposed in various locations to mitigate the impacts of sidewalk installation and other construction activities
24 Permanent Easements and 54 Temporary Easements are proposed to complete the work
Permanent Easements include those for walls, drainage, wetland replication and utility pole guy wires
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13. Schedule Task Estimated Timeline Public Hearing September 25, 2013
75% Design & Permitting Phase
Winter 2013 & Spring 2014
Obtain Permits & Prepare 100% Design Plans
Fall 2014
Finalize Right-of-Way & Easement Plans
Winter 2014
Prepare Final Construction Documents
Spring 2015
Advertisement & Construction
As Per TIP Funding
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14. Conclusions Roadway Reconstruction Project Questions/Comments?
Repair poor and failing pavement
Replace and repair failing drainage, sewer and water systems
Improve/widen shoulders for safety and bicycle accommodations
Reconstruct and add new sidewalks
Questions/Comments?
Full plan set available for review
Engineers & Town Officials available after presentation
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