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26 <br />DURHAM - CHAPEL HILL- CARRBORO <br />METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION <br />TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT REQUEST <br />prial This: R -3438. Hillsborough Western Bypass <br />Estimated COSt $6,800,000 <br />Reouesflrw encv: Aa Orange County <br />Promeat Description: Construct a two -lane facility connecting US To with Stroud's Creek Lane <br />using a portion of SR 1332 (Coleman Loop Road) rightN-way. <br />Present dutiffmadou This project will create a connection between NC 57 and NC 86 north of <br />Hillsborough to US 70 west of Hillsborough to create an altemate for <br />traffic seeking 14011 -85 from the earth of Hillsborough. By providing a <br />direct connection to the interstate corridor without using NO BB through <br />Hillsborough the project will reduce traffic on congealed Chunon Street <br />(2000 ADT = 20,000). A portion of Stroud 'a Creek lane from NC 57 has <br />been completed with private funds. A 03m11e (approxd segment is <br />needed to complete me connection between NC 57 and NC 86. <br />Protect Evaluation Critene <br />1. <br />An element of the '2025 Current Trend Lang Range Transportation Wan' <br />Yes <br />2. <br />Degree of congestion (imiumemapscity) (for Churlon Stri <br />1.5 <br />3 <br />Safety (e.g., accidentaH00 million whips miles of dai <br />N1A <br />0. <br />Promotes National Highway System <br />Yes <br />5. <br />Reduces use of single occupant notes <br />No <br />6. <br />Provides fer mare nauspwtation choloes - <br />No <br />J. <br />Promotes energy, conservation <br />Yes <br />8. <br />Has minimal impact on the refusal enveronmant <br />No <br />g. <br />Encourages economic development consistent wall adopted land use plans <br />No <br />10. <br />Adverse imparts do notdisprapamorately affect low income populations <br />Yes <br />11. <br />TransportaGan Improvement Program Status <br />Yes <br />