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, � 4 The following describes the general features of the study area, as well as anticipated environmental impacts. Proposed Improvements ' � Crossing #735 199Y/MP H 48.49/ Gordon Thomas Drive (P-4405I). This crossing provides access to Old NC 10 (SR 1710) for six properties located south of the NCRR. The crossing occurs in an area where NS operates one mainline track and a passing siding. While the track section is straight at this location, it quickly enters a curved section both east and west of the crossing. The sight distance for train crews on either approach to the crossing is limited by heavy foliage on both sides of the track. The crossing is vertically humped and is protected by crossbucks. Much of the property surrounding the six parcels is owned by Duke University and is part of their School of Forestry. Alternative access to these properties will be considered using Paschall Drive - --- west of Gordon Thomas Drive (see Figure 2). From there, drivers will be able to access Old NC 10 via Dove Creek Road(SR 1715) or Murphy School Road (SR1714). • Crossing #726 305F/MP H 47.62/ Greenbriar Drive (P-4405J). This crossing serves eight residential parcels located north of the railroad and provides access to Old NC 10 (SR 1710). The crossing is located along a straight section of track. There is heavy foliage on all four approaches to the crossing. The roadway approaches are gravel, and the southbound approach is slightly humped. The crossing is protected by crossbucks. The railroad overpasses Old NC 10 approximately 550 feet east of the crossing. The Greenbrier subdivision abuts the Whispering Pines subdivision immediately to the east which has direct access to Old NC 10 without crossing the railroad. Alternative access will be considered parallel to the track to connect Greenbrier Drive to Spruce Pine Trail in the Whispering Pines subdivision. A new roadway will be studied in two locations (see Figure 2). One will be from Greenbriar Drive approximately 400 feet north of the railroad crossing to Spruce Pine Trail approximately 450 feet north of Old NC 10. The other will be from the northern end of Greenbriar Drive to Spruce Pine Trail where �Spruce Pine Trail turns to the east. • Crossing #735 189T/MP H 43.89Byrdsville Road (P-4405I�. This crossing serves a large subdivision of permanent and mobile homes. The crossing is pxot��t�d by automatic warning c�evices. The approach roadway is paved and is approximately 16 feet wide. The westbound approach is curved. The crossing is slightly humped and there is heavy foliage on three of the four approaches. Approximately 70 homes are served by this crossing. Residential areas south of Byrdsville Road are surrounded on tl�ree sides by Duke University property (Duke Forest) which will most likely remain undeveloped. Alternatives will be considered for Byrdsville Road to have access to NC 86 to the west. A new roadway is proposed to connect Byrdsville Road to Walter Clark Drive (see Figure 3). From there, drivers can follow Walter Clark Drive north to NC 86. Driveway improvements will also be considered in two locations to maintain connectivity to residential areas north of Byrdsville Road. � 2