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O R A N G E C O U N T Y <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 060 <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date December 1, 1987 <br /> Action a <br /> Item # .' <br /> SUBJECT: DAWSON ROAD - SIGHT DISTANCE PROBLEM <br /> DEPARTMENT: PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING Yes X No <br /> ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: Marvin Collins <br /> Eddie Kirk Memo of 11/20/87 <br /> Location Map <br /> Marvin Collins Memo of 11/16/87 <br /> Steve Rogers Letter of 10/14/87 <br /> TELEPHONE NUMBERS: <br /> Hillsborough - 732-8181 <br /> Durham - 688-7331 <br /> Mebane - 227-2031 <br /> Chapel Hill - 968-4501 <br /> PURPOSE: To consider a sight distance problem at the intersection of <br /> Dawson Road (SR 1955) and Old Greensboro Road (SR 1005) . <br /> BACKGROUND: On October 14, 1987, Mr. Steve Rogers corresponded with the <br /> Planning Department regarding a sight distance problem at <br /> the intersection of Dawson Road and Old Greensboro Road. <br /> (See attached letter. ) <br /> On November 16, 1987, Eddie Kirk was directed to meet with <br /> Mr. Mike Mills of the N.C. Department of Transportation <br /> (NCDOT) to determine the extent of the problem and solutions <br /> for same. <br /> On November 20, 1987, Mr. Kirk responded, indicating that <br /> there was a sight distance problem and the solution was <br /> relocation of Dawson Road intersection 175 feet to the east. <br /> Mr. Mills indicated he would determine if NCDOT could obtain <br /> the necessary right-of-way. <br /> Insofar as funding is concerned, the estimated cost is <br /> $15, 000-$20,000. The intersection is a prime location for <br /> funding under the Unpaved Road Improvements Fund or the <br /> Minor Safety Fund. Mr. Mills indicated that a request could <br /> be made to NCDOT, asking that that the project be scheduled <br /> in the 1988-89 NCDOT budget and funded using one of the two <br /> sources. The project could then be carried out, provided the <br /> necessary right-of-way can be obtained. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends that the Chair be authorized <br />