TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Kristoff T. Bauer, Deputy City Manager
FROM: Lee Jernigan, PE, City Traffic Engineer
Sheila Thomas-Ambat, PE, CCM, CFM, Interim Director of Public Services
DATE: February 25, 2019
RE:
Title
NCDOT update on the Raeford Road project from east of Robeson Street to Old Raeford Road
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
2, 5, 6, 7, 9
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal IV: Desirable place to Live, Work and Recreate
Executive Summary:
NCDOT will be providing Council an update on the status of the Raeford Road project from east of Robeson Street westward to Old Raeford Road. The project is scoped to install median islands to restrict left turning movements and increase the safety and operation of the roadway. The project was scheduled to be advertised for bids in August 2018, but was delayed to September 2018. The advertisement that occurred in September 2018 did not result in any contractors providing bids. Based on this, NCDOT explored strategies to revise the project and to re-advertise for bids. NCDOT has determined to split the project into 3 segments. The first segment will be between Old Raeford Road to just east of Bunce Road and is scheduled to let for bid in April 2019. The remaining segments will be from Bunce Road to Glensford Drive and from Glensford Drive to just east of Robeson Street. The let dates for the last to phases have not been determined.
Background:
NCDOT has a funded Transportation Improvement Project, U-4405, to complete improvements along Raeford Road from east of Robeson Street westward to Old Raeford Road. The project scope proposes the installation of median islands to restrict left turning movements. Other improvements, including upgraded traffic signals, installation of pedestrian signals, resurfacing and drainage will be included in the project scope. Council approved a municipal agreement at their February 26, 2018 regular meeting to provide funding in the project for sidewalks, bus stop pads and drainage upgrades. The City will be responsible for 50% of the cost of any new sidewalk construction and 100% of the cost of the bus stop pads and drainage improvements. The estimated cost for these improvements is $509,760.
Issues/Analysis:
This is an informational presentation by NCDOT.
Budget Impact:
The City Council approved a resolution at their February 26, 2018 regular meeting to enter into a municipal agreement with NCDOT on this project for the installation of sidewalk, bus stop pads and improved drainage infrastructure. The total cost of the improvements is estimated to be $509,760, with $391,230 from the general fund and $118,530 from the stormwater fund. These funds were appropriated in the FY 19 budget. Based on NCDOT decision to segment the projects, staff will coordinate with them to determine if any supplemental agreements will be necessary.
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Recommended Action:
This item is for discussion only. No action required.
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