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6 <br />portion of SR 1332 (Coleman Loop) right-of-way. This project will create a <br />connection between NC 57 , NC 86 north of Hillsborough and US 70 west <br />of Hillsborough to create an alternate for traffic seeking I-40/I-85 from the <br />north of Hillsborough. By providing a direct connection to the interstate <br />corridor without using NC 86 through Hillsborough, the project will help <br />alleviate traffic congestion on Churton Street through the historic <br />downtown area. A portion of Stroud's Creek Lane accessing NC 57 has <br />been constructed with private funds. A 0.3-mile (approx.) segment is <br />needed to complete the connection between NC 57 and NC 86. <br />OTHER REQUESTS AND COMMENTS <br />1) U-3808, Elizabeth Brame Road Extension: `Comments from the Economic <br />Development District (EDD) Transportation Work Group: <br />The EDD Transportation Work Group has recommended that NCDOT should <br />continue its study of seven options to reduce traffic congestion and improve <br />the Level of Service in Hillsborough's central business district and to improve <br />safety along Churton Street and NC 86. The Work Group prioritized the <br />seven options in order of preference: <br />1. Elizabeth Brady alignment 3, which does not cross the river, goes across <br />ridge (IF this is the least impact to the river) <br />2. Elizabeth Brady alignment 2 (averts racetrack, crosses river) <br />3. (original) Elizabeth Brady alignment 1 <br />4. Lawrence Road (with 86 connector) -but different function from above <br />5. Western bypass <br />6. No build <br />7. Widen Churton St. from 70 business to 70 bypass <br />The EDD Transportation Work Group has also recommended that Elizabeth <br />Brady Road Extension should be treated as a local road, not a bypass. The <br />location of Elizabeth Brady Road is not adequate for a bypass. NCDOT <br />should extend the study area for a bypass to include the Hillsborough 50-Year <br />Water and Sewer Boundary. One option for a bypass would follow the study <br />area boundary for project U-3808, using existing roads where possible and <br />with an interchange on I-85 east of Lawrence Road. <br />2) U-2805: Homestead Road Widening: Orange County requests that there <br />be no further delays in the scheduled widening of Homestead Road. <br />Construction has previously been delayed from mid-2001 (1998 - 2004 TIP) <br />to 2004 (2000 - 2006) TIP. The proposed cross section includes facilities for <br />bicycles and sidewalks. The project is needed to enhance safety around <br />Orange High School, especially for bicycle and pedestrian traffic. <br />