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5 . <br /> CITIZENS INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP <br /> HOMESTEAD ROAD(SR 1777) <br /> FROM HIGH SCHOOL ROAD(SR 1834) To NC 86 <br /> CHAPEL HILL,ORANGE COUNTY <br /> STATE PROJECT NO. 8.2501101 <br /> TIP No. U-2805 <br /> PURPOSE OF THE CITIZENS INFORMATIONAL.WORKSHOP <br /> The purpose of the Citizens Informational Workshop is to involve the public in the <br /> project planning process. If you have comments or suggestions about the proposed <br /> improvements described in this handout, please inform a representative of the North Carolina <br /> Department of Transportation (NCDOT). We have provided a comment sheet upon which you <br /> may write your questions or concerns. We will keep a record of your comments, both oral and <br /> written, and we will fully consider your ideas, comments, and suggestions. <br /> The NCDOT realizes individuals living close to a proposed project want to be informed <br /> of the possible effects of the project on their homes and businesses. However, exact information <br /> is not available at this stage of the planning process. Additional design work is necessary before <br /> the actual right of way limits can be established. More detailed information will be available at a <br /> later date. The purpose of this workshop is to gather your input before final design decisions are <br /> made. <br /> Written comments on this project may be left with NCDOT representatives at the <br /> Citizens Informational Workshop or submitted through the mail. If additional information is <br /> needed or you would like to submit comments after the Workshop, please address your requests <br /> and comments to: <br /> Mr. H. Franklin Vick,P. E., Manager <br /> Planning and Environmental Branch <br /> Division of Highways <br /> North Carolina Department of Transportation <br /> Post Office Box 25201 <br /> Raleigh,North Carolina 27611 <br /> A summary regarding NCDOT's public involvement and project planning process is <br /> attached for your information. <br /> DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT <br /> The North Carolina Department of Transportation's 1997-2003 Transportation <br /> Improvement Program (TIP) proposes to improve existing Homestead Road (SR 1777) by. <br /> widening the existing roadway from High School Road (SR 1834) to NC 86. The proposed <br /> widening will provide needed safety improvements and capacity benefits for automotive traffic. <br />