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12 project. All widening can be accomplished symmetrically within the existing 100 -foot right -of -way with possible construction easements required at certain locations. Bridges at Back Creek and at Haw Creek would require widening to accommodate the proposed cross section. It is recommended a new bridge be built to replace Bridge No. 11 at Haw River. The recommended cross section for Section B, from SR 2138 to SR 1100, where the roadside is lightly deveT'ope is a 4 -lane divided section with two, 24 -foot pavements and a 46 -foot minimum median width on an estimated 200 -foot right -of -way. Widening should be accomplished on the north side of the existing road. A new bridge would parallel the existing bridge at Cane Creek. Section C extends from SR 1100 to the Chapel Hill'Bypass project terminus. The recommended cross section is a 4 -lane divided section with two, 24 -foot pavements and a 46 -foot minimum median width on an estimated 200- foot right -of -way, with all widening to be accomplished on the north side. The recommended 4 -lane divided section should taper at the project terminus to match the proposed cross section for the Chapel Hill Bypass project (two, 24 -foot pavements with curb and gutter, divided by a 21 -foot raised median). These recommendations are consistent with the anticipated traffic volumes, the development in the project area, and the function of the route. The estimated costs of the recommended improvements are as follows (residential and business relocations are indicated in parentheses for Sections B and C): Length Construction (miles) Cost Section A 4.0 58,200,000 Section B 8.0 $9,000,000 Right -of -Way Cost S 700,000 (utilities only) $ 9,500,000 (56 relocatees) Total Cost $ 81900,000 $18,500,000 Section C 8.0 58,800,000 $12,000,000 520,800,000 (48 relocatees) The total cost of the proposed project (including all sections) is 548,200,000. Cost estimates were prepared by the Preliminary Estimate ngineer an the Right- of- Way.Branch. If staging of the total project length is desired for funding reasons, Section A should be the first stage, because no right -of -way costs would be incurred, it connects with an interstate highway, and it serves higher volumes of traffic. Section C should be the second stage, since it would tie into the planned NC 54 Chapel Hill Bypass widening project and also serves higher volumes of traffic. Section B is recom- mended to be the third stage since it carries the lowest volume of traffic.