Interchange Improvements Study
BOWERS HILLINTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS STUDYCitizen Comment OpportunityMarch 2021WELCOMEWelcome to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Citizen Comment Opportunity for the Bowers Hill InterchangeImprovements Study to present the recent updates to the Study. Specifically, VDOT is seeking input from citizens and organizationson the preliminary alternative concepts to be carried forward as the study progresses. The Citizen Comment Opportunity presentationwill be available online March 15, 2021. Materials will be posted as early as February 12, 2021 and comments must be receivedor postmarked by March 25, 2021. To view the Citizen Comment Opportunity materials, comment online and/or sign up for futureupdates, please visit the study website at bowershillinterchange.com.HILLNTS STUDYSTUDY OVERVIEWIn April 2019, FHWA issued the BowersHill Interchange Improvements StudyEnvironmental Assessment (EA). Sincepublication of the EA, the Hampton RoadsTransportation Planning Organization (HRTPO),in consultation with the Hampton RoadsTransportation Accountability Commission(HRTAC), VDOT and FHWA, expanded thestudy parameters to a larger study area withissuedBowerson Hillconsiderationshow the study area wouldinteractwith plannedand existing ExpressmentsStudyEnvironmentalLanes in the Hampton Roads region.TUDYstudy areaHStudy location relativeto greater HamptonRoads regionpril 2019The Bowers Hill Interchange Improvementsstudy area covers the confluence of I-664,I-64,wasI-264, U.S.Route 460, U.S. toRoute 58,dy areaexpandedU.S. Route 13 and Jolliff Road (VA Route64 andconsiderations191), as well as seven miles north alongoughoutI-664 totheCollegeregionDrive. As part of the NationalEnvironmental Policy Act (NEPA), it isanticipated that the Bowers Hill InterchangeT initiatedpreparatoryImprovements Study will move forward as anEnvironmental Impact Statement (EIS). VDOT iscurrently conducting early planning activities,which will be applied toward the EIS.KEY:STUDY AREAVDOT collected publicbased on the expandedThe preliminarystudy area nearlyis large enough to encompassmber 2020withpotential improvements but does not imply that impacts wouldto the entirety of the study area. The study area may beeivedoccuradjusted as the study advances.1bowershillinterchange.com
Citizen Comment Opportunity march 2021PURPOSE AND NEEDThe purpose of the Bowers Hill Interchange ImprovementsStudy is to reduce congestion, improve travel reliability andprovide additional travel choice on I-664 from and includingthe Bowers Hill interchange to College Drive. The purposeand need was informed by public input with nearly 1,300comments received in Fall 2020.The following need elements have been identified:Improve TravelReliabilityReduceCongestionProvide AdditionalTravel ChoiceEARLY PLANNING ACTIVITIESThese activities allow VDOT and its partner agenciesto collect data and decide on the course for the study.Decisions from these activities will be applied towards theNEPA study, which is anticipated to be an EnvironmentalImpact Statement (EIS). Field Investigations to Identify Resources Develop Study Methodologies Public Survey on Purpose and Need Draft Purpose and NeedOWERS HILLRCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS STUDYComment Opportunity2021STUDY SCHEDULEu Agency involvement v Public involvement H Agency Concurrence PointIt is assumed that the study will be an EIS, which documentsanalysis of possible social, historic, and natural environmentalimpacts that could result from potential alternatives.[ F HWA cannot issue a NEPA decision until funding is identified for constructionin the MPO Constrained Long-Range Plan and the next phase of work(post-NOI) is funded in the MPO Transportation Improvement Program.RE HEEAREWSTUDY SCHEDULEDEVELOP A RANGEOF CONCEPTSREFINEALTERNATIVESuvuvHWINTER 2020-2021SPRING 2021FHWA PUBLISHESNOTICE OF INTENT TOINITIATE NEPA STUDYuvMAY/JUNE 2021ASSESSMENTOF IMPACTSIDENTIFY PREFERREDALTERNATIVEDRAFT EIS FORPUBLIC REVIEWJOINT PERMITAPPLICATIONuuvHuvuvSUMMER/FALL 2021EARLY 2022MAY/JUNE 2022SPRING 2022assumed that the study will be anonmental Impact Statement (EIS).FINAL EIS / FHWARECORD ING 20232u Agency involvementv Public involvementH Agency Concurrence Point[ FHWA cannot issue a NEPA decision untilfunding is identified for construction in theMPO Constrained Long-Range Plan and the nexphase of work (post-NOI) is funded in the MPOTransportation Improvement Program.bowershillinterchange.
Citizen Comment Opportunity march 2021CONCEPTSVDOT has developed preliminary concepts to evaluate potential improvements throughout the study area, to include the I-664 mainlineas well as the Bowers Hill interchange. The preliminary concepts for the I-664 mainline explore options to increase capacity throughthe addition of general purpose, Express Lanes, or collector-distributor lanes.OWERSHILLThe two alternatives from the Environmental Assessment (EA) completed in April 2019 were carried forward as potential improvementsRCHANGEfor theIMPROVEMENTSBowers Hill interchange STUDYthat can be paired with the concepts that add general purpose lanes through the I-664 mainline.CommentForOpportunitythe preliminary concepts that include Express Lanes, the Express Lanes would continue through the Bowers Hill interchange.2021Additional concepts include Transportation Systems Management (TSM) and Travel Demand Management (TDM) improvements,which would maximize the efficiency of the current transportation system or reduce the domain for travel on the system, orTransit-Only LINEmainlineI-664BowersHILLhill INTERCHANGEinterchangeBOWERSAdds 1 General Purpose LaneBraided RampsAdds 1 General Purpose LaneFull Interchange ReconstructionAdds 2 General Purpose LanesBraided RampsAdds 2 General Purpose LanesFull Interchange ReconstructionAdds 1 Express LaneExpress Lane Continues Through InterchangeAdds 2 Express LanesExpress Lanes Continue Through InterchangeAdds Collector-Distributor Lanes around Interchanges on I-664 MainlineTransportation Systems Management (TSM) and Travel Demand Management (TDM) ImprovementsTransit-Only Improvements3bowershillinterchange.
Citizen Comment Opportunity march 2021BOWERS HILLOverviewINTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS STUDYCONCEPTSCitizen Comment OpportunityMarch 2021A1 & A2CONCEPTSA1 & A2I-664 Mainline:Lanes Proposed ( 1 GP lane in each direction)A1 Bowers Hill Interchange Option:Route 58 Braided RampsI-664 Mainline: Braided ramps with barriers to separate trafficLanes Proposed ( 1 GPlane I-664in each direction)fromS and Rt. 58 E to I-264 E and I-64 W(points to the left convergence point) New ramps with barriers to separate trafficfrom I-264 W / I-64 E to I-664 N / Rt. 58 W(points to the right convergence of the interchange)A1 Bowers Hill Interchange Option:Route 58 Braided Ramps Braided ramps with barriers to separate trafficfrom I-664 S and Rt. 58 E to I-264 E and I-64 W(points to the left convergence point) New ramps with barriers to separate trafficfrom I-264 W / I-64 E to I-664 N / Rt. 58 W(points to the right convergence of the interchange)A2 Bowers Hill Interchange Option:Full Interchange Reconstruction Reconstruct majority of interchange to separatetraffic between Rt. 58/I-264 and I-664/I-64 New braided ramps and direct connector ramps toA2 BowersHill Interchangeeliminateweaving movementsbetween Option:facilitiesFull Interchange Reconstruction Reconstruct majority of interchange to separatetraffic between Rt. 58/I-264 and I-664/I-64 New braided ramps and direct connector ramps toeliminate weaving movements between facilitiesInterchange improvements are to be determined along the I-664 ITIONS ECONCEPTSFor illustrative purposesA1 & A2only, widening may occurA1 & A2to the inside or outside.For illustrative purposes only, widening may occur to the inside or outside.For illustrative purposes only, widening may occur to the inside or outside.4bowershillinterchange.com
Citizen Comment Opportunity march 2021BOWERS HILLOverviewINTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS STUDYCONCEPTSCitizen Comment OpportunityMarch 2021B1 & B2CONCEPTSB1 & B2I-664 Mainline:8 Lanes Proposed ( 2 GP in each direction)B1 Bowers Hill Interchange Option:Route 58 Braided RampsI-664 Mainline:8 Lanes Proposed ( 2 GPBraidedin each direction)ramps with barriers to separate trafficfrom I-664 S and Rt. 58 E to I-264 E and I-64 W(points to the left convergence point) New ramps with barriers to separate trafficfrom I-264 W / I-64 E to I-664 N / Rt. 58 W(points to the right convergence of the interchange)B1 Bowers Hill Interchange Option:Route 58 Braided Ramps Braided ramps with barriers to separate trafficfrom I-664 S and Rt. 58 E to I-264 E and I-64 W(points to the left convergence point) New ramps with barriers to separate trafficfrom I-264 W / I-64 E to I-664 N / Rt. 58 W(points to the right convergence of the interchange)B2 Bowers Hill Interchange Option:Full Interchange Reconstruction Reconstruct majority of interchange to separatetraffic between Rt. 58/I-264 and I-664/I-64 New braidedramps andconnector rampstoB2 BowersHilldirectInterchangeOption:eliminate weavingmovements betweenfacilitiesFull InterchangeReconstruction Reconstruct majority of interchange to separatetraffic between Rt. 58/I-264 and I-664/I-64 New braided ramps and direct connector ramps toeliminate weaving movements between facilitiesInterchange improvements are to be determined along the I-664 ITIONS ECONCEPTSFor illustrative purposesB1 & B2only, widening may occurB1 & B2to the inside or outside.For illustrative purposes only, widening may occur to the inside or outside.For illustrative purposes only, widening may occur to the inside or outside.5bowershillinterchange.com
Citizen Comment Opportunity march 2021BOWERS HILLOverviewINTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS STUDYCONCEPTCitizen Comment OpportunityMarch 2021CCONCEPTcI-664 Mainline:6 Lanes Proposed ( 1 EL) **** 1EL can accomodate an additionalpart-time hard running shoulderI-664 Mainline:6 Lanes Proposed ( 1 EL) **** 1EL can accomodate an additionalpart-time hard running shoulderC Bowers Hill Interchange:Express Lane Continues Through InterchangeC Bowers Hill Interchange:Express Lane Continues Through InterchangeInterchange improvements are to be determined along the I-664 Mainline.Interchange improvements are to be determined along the I-664 Mainline.Interchange improvements are to be determined along the I-664 CTIONI-664I-664MAINLINEMAINLINECONCEPTFor illustrative , widening may occurto the inside or outside.ExpressLaneFor illustrative purposes only, widening may occur to the inside Expressor outside.Express* Larger 16’ width accommodates a part-time driveable shoulder. Policy decisions to include this have not been made at this time.Lane* Larger 16’ width accommodates a part-time driveable shoulder. Policy decisions to include this have not been made at this time.Lanebowershillinterchange.comFor illustrative purposes only, widening may occur to the inside or outside.* Larger 16’ width accommodates a part-time driveable shoulder. Policy decisionsto include this have not been made at this time.6
Citizen Comment Opportunity march 2021BOWERS HILLOverviewINTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS STUDYCONCEPTCitizen Comment OpportunityMarch 2021DCONCEPTDI-664 Mainline:8 Lanes Proposed ( 2 EL)I-664 Mainline:8 Lanes Proposed ( 2 EL)D Bowers Hill Interchange:Express Lanes Continue Through InterchangeD Bowers Hill Interchange:Express Lanes Continue Through InterchangeInterchange improvements are to be determined along the I-664 Mainline.Interchange improvements are to be determined along the I-664 Mainline.Interchange improvements are to be determined along the I-664 ITIONS CONCEPTFor illustrative purposesDonly, widening may occurDExpressLane(s)Expressto the inside or outside.For illustrative purposes only, widening may occur to the insideor outside.Lane(s)For illustrative purposes only, widening may occur to the inside or erchange.com
INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS STUDYCitizenCommentComment OpportunityCitizenOpportunity march 2021March 2021CONCEPTCONCEPTEECOLLECTOR-DISTRIBUTOR LANE(S)COLLECTOR-DISTRIBUTOR LANE(S) Create collector-distributor lane(s) to interchanges along I-664 mainline within the study area Create collector-distributor lane(s) to interchanges along I-664 mainline within the study area Through lanes separated by barrier from collector-distributor lanes around interchanges Through lanes separated by barrier from collector-distributor lanes around MAINLINEMAINLINEFor illustrative purposesonly, widening may occurto the inside or butorLane(s)Collector-DistributorLane(s)For illustrative purposes only, widening may occur to the inside or outside.bowershillinterchange.comCONCEPTFTSM AND TDM IMPROVEMENTSTransportation Systems Management (TSM)and Travel Demand Management (TDM)Improvements within the study areacould include:Recommendations from the I-64/664 Corridor Improvements Study: Extend acceleration lane for I-664 NB Exit 13 (loop from Military Highway) Add new Bus Route 970 with 4 trips per peak period(Downtown Portsmouth to Newport News Shipbuilding/Downtown)More information at www.i-64-664publicinfo.comCONCEPTGTRANSIT-ONLY IMPROVEMENTS VDOT and FHWA are working with theDepartment of Rail & Public Transportation (DRPT) D RPT does not see a need for standalone,dedicated transit-only lanes as an alternative for this area D RPT recommends increasing transit operations within the corridor8
Citizen Comment Opportunity march 2021LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARDSTAY INVOLVEDTHROUGHOUT THE STUDY Visit the study website for updates Sign up for the monthly email newsletter Participate in future public meetingsHOW TO PROVIDE INPUT Take the survey on the study website atbowershillinterchange.com Email comments tobowershill@vdot.virginia.gov using subjectline: Bowers Hill Interchange Mail in comments to:Bowers Hill Interchange Improvements Study11827 Canon Blvd., Suite 402Newport News, VA 23606bowershillinterchange.comComments must be submitted or postmarked byMarch 25, 2021.CIVIL RIGHTSRIGHT OF WAYIt is the responsibility of VDOT to ensure that all members of the communityare afforded the opportunity to participate in public decisions ontransportation projects and programs that may affect them. VDOT ensuresnondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with TitleVI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information on specialassistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contactVDOT’s Civil Rights Office at 757-956-3000 (TTY/TDD users call 711).Information about right-of-way purchase isdiscussed in VDOT’s brochure, “A Guide forProperty Owners and Tenants.” The document isavailable at: virginiadot.org/business/resources/Right of way/A Guide for Property Ownersand Tenants.pdfCONTACT INFORMATIONbowershill@vdot.virginia.govVDOT Environmental Division1401 E. Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219Nina Ullrichnina.ullrich@vdot.virginia.govVDOT Communications Division7511 Burbage DriveSuffolk, VA 23435 2021 Commonwealth of Virginia9757-409-4376
Additional concepts include Transportation Systems Management (TSM) and Travel Demand Management (TDM) improvements, which would maximize the efficiency of the current transportation system or reduce the domain for travel on the system, or Transit-Only Improvements. BOWERS HILL INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS STUDY Citizen Comment Opportunity March 2021
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2. Diamond interchange: Diamond interchange is a popular form of four-leg interchange found in the urban locations where major and minor roads crosses. The important feature of this interchange is that it can be designed even if the major road is relatively narrow. A typical layout of diamond interchange is shown in figure. Diamond interchange 3.
diverse computer systems has exacerbated the data interchange problems. To date, most of the attempts to minimize the interchange problem revolve around the establishment of standard formats. Individual disciplines and projects have solved their data interchange problems by defining formats specialized to the applications.
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The current design arrangement does not allow traffic movements from Rte. 47 to I-88 Eastbound or from I-88 Westbound to Rte. 47. This configuration does not meet motorists' expectations for full service interchange. All of the full interchange designs considered in this study are expected to provide sufficient
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BEAM Team Memo Rosalind Arwas Carolyn Perkins Helen Woodhall A very warm welcome to the March/April 2021 edition of The BEAM. This time last year, the spring edition unexpectedly almost became our last but, as the
