1. Fort Drum Connector Project Route 11 Bridge Aesthetic Options

2. Route 11 Bridge The Fort Drum Connector Project will construct a new 4 lane highway from I81 to US Route 11 and the Fort Drum main gate. A major component of the project will include a single point urban intersection (SPUI) that consists of a long span steel girder bridge with extended concrete retaining walls that carry traffic over US Route 11 to the Fort Drum Main Gate. These walls offer an opportunity for an aesthetic treatment which will be discussed in the presentation that follows.

3. Theme of Aesthetic Options As you will see in the following slides, the department has developed various combinations of texture, layout and content that focus on Jefferson County and Fort Drum. We felt this theme was fitting as the Fort Drum connector project will serve as a direct link between Fort Drum and other communities and destination points within Jefferson County. The new highway will offer a direct route from Fort Drum and its neighboring communities to I81 and other vital destination points such as the City of Watertown, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Displayed within the remainder of the presentation, the walls on each side of the bridge will provide an aesthetic treatment focusing on either Fort Drum or Jefferson County. The Fort Drum theme will be positioned on the east side of the bridge, and Jefferson County will be placed on the west side.

4. Presentation The presentation will now walk you through the thought process of developing the Aesthetic Treatments. The composition of the Aesthetic Treatments were broken down into various categories including texture, focal point, visual theme and complimentary elements. The slideshow will show various alternatives of each category and will then provide examples of alternative combinations. At the end of the presentation we have provided six NYSDOT design options. While these are our preferred alternatives we are looking for your ideas as well. We would like to know what you think about the presented options, layouts and theme, as well as any other comments or ideas that you may have.

5. Composition Background Texture

6. Composition Background Texture Aesthetic Focal Point

7. Composition Background Texture Aesthetic Focal Point Theme

8. Composition Background Texture Aesthetic Focal Point Theme Complimentary Elements

9. Background Texture Textures

10. Fractured Rib Background Texture

11. Textures Fractured Rib Panel – Rib

12. Textures Fractured Rib Panel – Rib – Stone Background Texture

13. Textures Fractured Rib Panel – Rib – Stone – Numerous Other

14. Background Texture Textures Fractured Rib Panel – Rib – Stone – Numerous Other Block

15. Background Texture Textures Fractured Rib Panel – Rib – Stone – Numerous Other Block Geometric Lines

16. Background Texture Textures Fractured Rib Panel – Rib – Stone – Numerous Other Block Geometric Lines Combination

17. Aesthetic Focal Point Proposals Recessed Panel Full Height with Border

18. Aesthetic Focal Point Proposals Recessed Panel Full Height with Border Recessed Panel Rectangular

19. Aesthetic Focal Point Proposals Recessed Panel Full Height with Border Recessed Panel Rectangular Arch Frame w/ Columns

20. Aesthetic Focal Point Proposals Recessed Panel Full Height with Border Recessed Panel Rectangular Arch Frame w/ Columns Banner with Relief Panels

21. Aesthetic Focal Point Proposals Recessed Panel Full Height with Border Recessed Panel Rectangular Arch Frame w/ Columns Banner with Relief Panels* Rounded Banner* *Various graphic logos may be substituted at each of the four corners of the bridge

22. Theme Recessed Panel Full Height with Border

23. Theme Recessed Panel Full Height with Border

24. Theme Recessed Panel Full Height with Border

25. Theme Recessed Panel Full Height with Border

26. Theme Recessed Panel Full Height with Border

27. Theme Recessed Panel Full Height with Border

28. Theme Recessed Panel Full Height with Border

29. Theme Recessed Panel Rectangular

30. Theme Recessed Panel Rectangular

31. Theme Recessed Panel Rectangular

32. Theme Recessed Panel Rectangular

33. Theme Recessed Panel Rectangular

34. Theme Recessed Panel Rectangular

35. Theme Arch Frame With Columns

36. Theme Arch Frame With Columns

37. Theme Arch Frame With Columns

38. Theme Arch Frame With Columns

39. Theme Banner with Relief Panels

40. Theme Banner with Relief Panels

41. Theme Banner with Relief Panels

42. Theme Banner with Relief Panels

43. Theme Banner with Relief Panels

44. Theme Banner with Relief Panels

45. Theme Banner with Relief Panels

46. Theme Banner with Relief Panels

47. Theme Banner with Relief Panels

48. Theme Banner with Relief Panels

49. Theme Banner with Relief Panels

50. Theme Banner with Relief Panels

51. Theme Banner with Relief Panels

52. Theme Banner with Relief Panels

53. Theme Banner with Relief Panels

54. Theme Rounded Banner

55. Theme Rounded Banner

56. Theme Rounded Banner

57. Theme Rounded Banner

58. Theme Rounded Banner

59. Complimentary Elements Retaining Wall

60. Complimentary Elements Retaining Wall Relief

61. Complimentary Elements Retaining Wall Relief Landscaping

62. Design Option A

63. Design Option B

64. Design Option C

65. Design Option D

66. Design Option E

67. Design Option F

68. Send us your Comments The previous preferred design alternatives have been developed by the NYS DOT and we would like to hear your comment,s as well as any other ideas that may be of interest. Please send your ideas and comments to one of the following: Project Email Address: fdconnector@dot.state.ny.usfdconnector@dot.state.ny.us Mailing Address: Fort Drum Connector Design Team NYS DOT Design – 8 th Floor Dulles State Office Building 317 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601 Regional Design Phone #:315-785-2336