April 15, 2015

Odd Fellows Road Interchange and Roadway Improvements

Citizen Information Meeting

Contract Information

Contractor: G.A. & F.C Wagman, Inc.

David Lyle Design-Build Project Manager

Paul Phillips Design-Build Construction Manager

Designer: Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.

Rodney Hayzlett, P.E Design Manager

Contract Price: $29,846,350

Awarded: January 2015

Notice to Proceed: February 18, 2015 (Design Start Date)

Construction Start: November 2015

Final Completion Date: August 3, 2018

Introductions

Contract Information

Project Overview

Roundabouts

Construction Schedule

Conclusion

Agenda

Project Overview

Project OverviewSegment A

Design Features: New interchange with US 29/460

New roundabout at Top Ridge Road

Segment A

Top Ridge Road Roundabout

Bradley D

rive

Segment B1

WBL R

oute 460

EBL Route 460

Project OverviewSegment B1

Design Features: Roadway improvements along Odd Fellows Road

New roundabout at Mayflower Drive

Segment B1

Mayflower Drive Roundabout

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Bradley D

rive

Segment A

Segment B2

Project OverviewSegment B2 (Design Only)

Design Features: Roadway improvements along Odd Fellows Road

New Roundabout at Albert Lankford Drive and Murray Place

Segment B2

Albert Lankford Drive Roundabout

Lynchburg

Expressway

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Albert Lankford DriveM

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Roundabout Basics

Source: NCHRP Report 672, Roundabouts: An Informational Guide (Oct. 2010)

Typical Features

• Circular shape

• Traffic yields entering the circle

• Splitter islands direct traffic and

provide refuge for pedestrians

• Concrete apron permits turning

movements by large trucks

• Modern roundabout dates to

1960’s (U.K.)

• Virginia has 130± in its inventory

• 3 in Lynchburg District

Splitter Island

Apron

Diameter

Roundabouts

What benefits do roundabouts offer?

FUNCTIONAL

Keep traffic moving

Lower delays than a signalized

intersection

Lower costs to operate and

maintain

Reduced vehicle emissions

Source: NCHRP Report 672, Roundabouts: An Informational Guide (Oct. 2010)

Delay with Signal16 sec

Delay with Roundabout3 sec

1000 vehicles/hour

Roundabouts

What benefits do roundabouts offer?

SAFETY

• Significant safety improvement

Lowers vehicle speed

Eliminates red-light running

Eliminates most serious conflict points

Safer for pedestrians and cyclists

• Compared to Signalized Intersections

90% Reduction in Fatal Crashes

75% Reduction in Crashes with Injury

30% Reduction in Pedestrian Crashes

10% Reduction in Bicycle Crashes

Source: NCHRP Report 672, Roundabouts: An Informational Guide (Oct. 2010)

Roundabouts

What benefits do roundabouts offer?

SAFETY

Far fewer conflict points

Source: NCHRP Report 672, Roundabouts: An Informational Guide (Oct. 2010)

Roundabouts

3 Roundabouts Included on Project

1. Segment A: Top Ridge Road 80’ Diameter

2. Segment B1: Mayflower Drive 120’ Diameter

3. Segment B2: Albert Lankford Drive 85’ Diameter

How do these compare to existing roundabouts in Lynchburg District?

2

3

1

Roundabouts

5th StreetLynchburg, VA75’ Diameter

75’

Roundabouts

Routes 60 and 29Amherst, VA85’ Diameter

85’

15.9% Trucks

Roundabouts

Mayflower Drive

120’

8.6% Trucks

Construction Schedule

Targeting 2018 Delivery

Utility Relocations – June 2015 thru June 2016

Project Completion – August 2018

Traffic Impacts

Restrictions on Single Lane Closures

Odd Fellows Road: 7 AM – 9 AM; 4 PM – 6 PM

Route 29/460: 7 AM – 9 AM; 2 PM – 6 PM

Restrictions on Total Closure

6 AM – 7 PM (15 Minute Maximum)

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