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
Right-of-Way & Utility Involvement
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2. Project Cost Schedule Work Limits

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Project Information
CE Level is determined in Document Level Tab
Completed by District
C1, C2, D1, D2, D3, or EA/EIS
Populated from ELLIS
PID
Project Name
Project Sponsor
District
Project Costs
Planning/Engineering, ROW, and Construction
Reflects Preferred Alternative
Most current cost estimates by phase
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Project Information
Funding Source
Private and/or public
Answer drop-downs appropriately
STIP/TIP
Contact District staff to confirm the most current estimate meets requirements prior to CE approval
Enter reference number
Interchange Modification or Justification Study
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Project Information
Project Description
Proposed action
Setting
Environmental impacts
Relocations
MPO, local government involvement
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Work Limits
Limits of Proposed Work
Direct from ELLIS
Start and end points (SLM) and total work length (miles) are entered manually
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7. Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Online CE – General Tab
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8. Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Online CE – General Tab
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9. Project Description Example
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10. Online CE Project File/Part of CE
Locational Mapping
USGS Topo
County
Aerial
Photographs
Preliminary Plan Sheets
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11. Roadway
Character

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Roadway Character
Functional Classification
Based on type of service the roadway provides
Select classification from drop-down menu
ADT (Average Daily Traffic)
Vehicular Traffic
Design Year – (20 years after opening year)
Daily Hourly Volume (DHV)
Proportion of traffic moving in the peak direction during the design hour
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Roadway Character
Truck percentage
Truck traffic as a percentage of total traffic
Setting and topography
Select appropriate answer from drop-down menu
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Roadway Character
Existing & proposed roadway design criteria
Existing design compared to proposed
Design criteria provides a basis to evaluate potential environmental impacts
Identify what criteria is expected to be implemented, if the design is uncertain
If more than one roadway impacted, Ellis will need to include each one accordingly
Number of lanes
Turning and through lanes
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Roadway Character
Design speed
Speed facility is designed to accommodate
Legal speed
Posted legal speed limit
Type of lanes
Through or two-way left-turn lane (TWLTL)
Pavement, shoulder, median & sidewalk width
Existing and required width per L&D manual
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Online CE - General Tab
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17. Design Criteria for Bridges

18. Design Criteria for Bridges
Existing and proposed design criteria for each existing and proposed structure
Direct from Ellis
Structure File Number (SFN)
Sufficiency Rating
Bridge type
Proposed bridge design data is entered manually
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19. Design Criteria for Bridges
Answer drop-downs appropriately
Structure replacement or rehabilitation
Historic bridge
Asbestos removed
Not listed correctly in Ellis if SFN tab does not appear
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Online CE - General Tab
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21. Maintenance of Traffic

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Remarks
Be clear and concise
Discuss proposed temporary roadway, lane closures and/or detours anticipated during construction
Include references to specific applicable policies
Specify how proposed maintenance of traffic (MOT) will impact the local community
EMS, fire, police, schools, businesses, etc.
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Remarks
Specify how the general public, safety services, and local government will be made aware of closures and subsequent detours
State who is responsible for issuing the notice
More advanced notice is required for complex MOT
List environmental commitments
Answer yes in the drop-down to generate table
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Remarks Example
Maintenance of traffic will be handled in four phases. During Phase One SR 999 will be reconstructed north of SR 45. SR 999 will be closed north of SR 45. The detour will utilize SR 328 to US 25 then back to SR 999 (final MOT map will not be available until Stage 2 Design Plans). During the time special provisions will be made for the property owners to access their homes. Essentially, the single residential property owner has two driveways. During the entire construction of the project, at least one drive will be available at all times.
During Phases Two & three, SR 999 intersection will be reconstructed. Traffic will be maintained with part width and the use of signals. During Phase Four, SR 999 south of the intersection will be constructed. SR 999 will be closed. The detour will include SR 328 to US 55 and back to SR 999.
There are not through-traffic dependent businesses or festivals needing accommodations or special provisions. Also, locals, and emergency vehicles will utilize township and county roads as needed. A news release will be provided 2 weeks before construction begins in order to notify the local’s.
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25. Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Online CE - General Tab
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26. Right-of-Way & Utilities

27. Right-of-Way & Utilities
Acquisition figures
Temporary & permanent ROW are listed separately
Answer utility drop-downs
List specific utilities impacted
Utility coordination is initiated during NEPA, but is typically an on-going commitment
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Remarks
Indicate type and location of ROW impacts
Strip takes
Easements or work agreements
Impacts to residences, businesses, etc.
Identify all utilities impacted
List environmental commitments
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Remarks 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.
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Online CE - General Tab
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