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Attachment 2 5 Alternatives to Elizabeth Brady Road Draft package of alternative studies and construction projects to wholly replace the construction of U-3808 November 2009 The intent of this list is to provide a substitute package of transportation studies and improvements that generate reasonable improvements to the levels of service along Churton Street to be seen as a true alternative to the construction of U-3808 by NCDOT. It is the town's desire to have funding wholly reallocated from U-3808 to this list without significant changes to the funding years. Studies can proceed immediately and in parallel with the planning necessary for the projects including construction. 1. Assess the viability of designating an alternate route as an NC 86 Bypass -including portions of I-40 and I-85 and the US 70 connector. If this route is viable, funding for necessary signage and any spot safety or small improvements is also included in the package. 2. Enhanced signage East, West, and North of Hillsborough to direct through traffic to use the US 70 connector and interstates rather than Churton Street. This includes signage in RTP to direction NC 86 N traffic to the Durham Freeway, I-85, and US 70 Bypass and includes the study of the improvement as well as installation of the signs. 3. Update the Feasibility Study for the widening of S Churton Street (TIP R-2825) to include an assessment of the recommendations in the Churton Street Corridor Plan and the potential impacts of the Waterstone Development. This must include an assessment of the viability of the roundabouts and cross-sections recommended in the Corridor Plan as well as updated development and redevelopment forecasts in the corridor. Funding for the construction of this improvement is also requested as part of the package, including the I-85 interchange reconstruction. 4. Update and modernize I-85 interchange 164 on NC 86. While this interchange is part of the I-85 widening project, this interchange is critical to improved and safe traffic flow in Hillsborough. This request includes funding for the full reconstruction of the interchange and the integration of bicycle and pedestrian features across the interstate. 5. Conduct a Feasibility Study for the construction of Orange Grove Street extension to US 70 Business. This must include an underpass of the railroad as well as bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Funding for the construction of this improvement is also requested as part of the package. 6. Conduct a Feasibility Study for the alignment of Eno Mountain Road and Mayo Street (TIP U-3436). This route provides in town and local traffic relief to Churton Street and is referenced in both the Orange Grove Road plan and Churton Street Plan. Funding for the construction of this improvement is also requested as part of the package.