14 StepProcess

IR 75 / IR 475 Systems Interchange Study LUC-75-4.52 (PID 23648): 

IR 75 / IR 475 Systems Interchange Study LUC-75-4.52 (PID 23648) MAJOR PROJECT DESIGN ACTIVITIES IN THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Review of tasks required for the ODOT L & D, Volume 3, Section 1400 (11.27.02 Draft) from the Environmental Perspective February 24, 2003

Tasks in the 14 Step Process – Major Project: 

Tasks in the 14 Step Process – Major Project Step 1 - Work with Stakeholders to Understand Problems, Needs and Goals Step 2 - Conduct Research and Technical Studies Step 3 - Identify and Evaluate Conceptual Alternative Solutions Step 4 - Present Recommendations / Conceptual Plan Submit P&N and Conceptual Alt. Summary *In LUC-75/475 Scope *Not in Scope

Tasks in the 14 Step Process – Major Project: 

Tasks in the 14 Step Process – Major Project Step 5 - Development of Preliminary Corridors/Alignments Submit Preliminary Corridor/Alignment Selection Study (Section 1403.3) Conceptual typical sections (# of lanes, lane width, shoulder width), utility contact, soil/geotech research Mapping with Design and Environmental red flag areas in proposed corridors (major streams, FEMA flood zones, residential and commercial structures, cemeteries, wetlands, historic properties, hazardous waste sites, parks) Matrix or summary for each alignment or corridor from a design perspective (cost for construction, ROW, utilities) Phase I surveys on corridor/study area (Historic, ESA, ECO, etc.) *In LUC-75/475 Scope *Not in Scope

Tasks in the 14 Step Process – Major Project: 

Tasks in the 14 Step Process – Major Project Step 6 - Development of Feasible Alternative Alignments Develop preliminary construction limits to establish a rough footprint to be used to evaluate alternative alignments Conduct Environmental Studies (Noise Analysis, Determination of Effects for 106, produce EAFA, Pre-DEIS or CE) Submit Alternative Alignment Analysis Study (Section 1403.4) 30 possible tasks including: preliminary interchange layouts, soil borings, evaluate geologic hazards, Drainage Criteria forms, conceptual storm sewer design, conceptual construction limits, ROW takes and relocations, noise walls, evaluation matrix for each alternative, cost estimate *In LUC-75/475 Scope *Not in Scope

Tasks in the 14 Step Process – Major Project: 

Tasks in the 14 Step Process – Major Project Step 7 - Identify Preferred Alternative Investigate assumptions made during the Alternative Alignment Analysis Study Develop design plans with enough detail to identify preliminary construction limits to be used to clear the project environmentally as well as to ensure that the project scope, schedule and budget are accurate Conduct Detailed Environmental Studies on the Preferred Alternative Submit Preferred Alternative Verification Study (Section 1403.5) *In LUC-75/475 Scope *Not in Scope

Tasks in the 14 Step Process – Major Project: 

Tasks in the 14 Step Process – Major Project Step 7 - Identify Preferred Alternative (continued) Preferred Alternative Verification Study (Section 1403.5) 39 possible tasks including: Refine interchange layout, Prepare Interchange Modification Study (IMS), soil borings, geologic issues, subsurface drainage issues, culvert evaluations, structure studies, FEMA flood zone encroachments, prepare draft 404/401 permit applications, begin Coast Guard coordination, locations for on-site waste or borrow areas, reevaluate ROW takes, noise wall justification, FAA Clearance Analysis, GANTT chart *In LUC-75/475 Scope *Not in Scope

Tasks in the 14 Step Process – Major Project: 

Tasks in the 14 Step Process – Major Project Step 8 - Environmental Clearance / Stage 1 Design Develop design plans with enough detail to establish final construction limits to be used to establish proposed right-of-way lines Finalize Environmental Issues and submit NEPA document for approval Submit Stage 1 Detailed Design (Section 1403.7) *In LUC-75/475 Scope *Not in Scope

Tasks in the 14 Step Process – Major Project: 

Tasks in the 14 Step Process – Major Project Step 8 - Environmental Clearance / Stage 1 Design (continued) Stage 1 Detailed Design (Section 1403.7) 51 possible tasks including: evaluation of underground items, Flood Hazard Evaluation, TS & L for all bridge structures, Flood Plain Study, 404/401 permit submission, FEMA approval for flood zone encroachments, MOT phasing, removal items that will impact ROW (trees, steps, etc.), refine construction limits, identify total takes and relocations, noise wall locations, cost estimates *In LUC-75/475 Scope *Not in Scope

Tasks in the 14 Step Process – Major Project: 

Tasks in the 14 Step Process – Major Project Step 9 - Stage 2 Design Step 10 - Right of Way Acquisition Step 11 - Stage 3 Design Step 12 - Final Plan Package Step 13 - Contract Award Step 14 - Construction *In LUC-75/475 Scope *Not in Scope

Activity Schedule: 

Activity Schedule December 12, 2002: Public Meeting No. 2 December 20, 2002: ODOT announces Draft TRAC listing – $3 million included for IR 75/475 Design March 4, 2003: Public Meeting No. 3 Moved to Fall 2003 per the Study Process (14-step guidelines) April 18, 2003: Interchange Modification Study submitted to FHWA Moved back in the Study Process (14-step guidelines) To be submitted in the Spring of 2004 Environmental studies: concurrent Moved forward in the Study Process (14-step guidelines)

Activity Schedule: 

Activity Schedule November 2003: Begin detailed design Moved forward in the Study Process (14-step guidelines) Requires some initial design for all Feasible Alternatives Will begin in Summer 2003 May 2004: Request Phase 1 TRAC Construction funds On Schedule April 2005: ODOT D-2 Receives TRAC money On Schedule May 2006: Detailed design completed On Schedule

Activity Schedule: 

Activity Schedule May 2007: Final plans submitted to ODOT Central Office On Schedule October 2007: Bids open, awards committee review, contract signing On Schedule December 2007: Ground Breaking On Schedule Spring 2010: Ribbon Cutting On Schedule