fka “Can of Worms”€¦ · To introduce the potential Twin Ports Interchange (TPI) project. Jct...
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fka “Can of Worms”
Harrison Community Center
June 13, 2016
Purpose To introduce the potential Twin Ports Interchange
(TPI) project.
Jct I-35/I-535/Hwy 53 fka “Can of Worms”
I-535 at Garfield Avenue
Gather community input on needs and concerns
Discuss ongoing communication and input.
Area Map
Background State has applied for a federal Fostering Advancements
in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-Term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) Grant
If grant is received, project must start construction in 2 years.
Anticipate 3 years of construction.
If not received, will re-apply in 2017 (up to 5 years)
No design for project
Data collection/preliminary engineering will begin in this month.
Potential Project Locations
Interchange Details Built in 1969
1.6% of the bridge deck statewide
27 total bridges (includes 3 at Garfield & I-535) 25 overweight permit restricted
Nonstandard Geometrics
Left exits
Blind merges
Cannot handle oversized/overweight loads
Port Terminal Loads
On I-535 at Garfield Avenue (3 bridges)
Proposed Project Locations
Proposed Project Limits I-35 from Garfield Avenue to 27th Avenue West
I-535 from ramps onto Hwy 53 at Superior St.
Project Assumptions No new permanent right of way
Two years of preliminary engineering
3 years of construction
Assumes accelerated techniques
Environmental Document − Categorical Exclusion
Preliminary Project Goals Replace restricted bridges
Develop standard geometrics
No left exits/weaves
No blind merges
Direct connections for I-35, Hwy 53 and I-535
Minimize impacts to traffic and neighborhood
Improve Miller Creek and storm water management
Construction Challenges Staging areas
Minimal R/W
Adjacent City street
Construction access
Traffic management
Curved beams, fabrication timelines
Accelerated construction
Time − anticipate 3 year construction
Minimizing neighborhood impacts
Railroad access
Neighborhood concerns (to date) Pedestrian/bike access – connection to Lakewalk
Public art/aesthetics
Better local connection to Lincoln Park
Gateway to Lincoln Park
Reconnecting the neighborhood
Noise
Miller Creek plan
Lines of sight (blind merges)
Reconnecting the neighborhood
Others?
Preliminary Costs Entire project − $244 million
Grant 60%, State 40% share
Costs in grant application
I-35/535/53 Interchange − $177 million
Garfield Bridges − $19.2 million
Preliminary Engineering Survey work
Soil testing
Wetland delineation
Regulated waste assessments
Utilities survey
Noise study
Further information Monthly coffee & conversation
Starting July
Time and place?
Available to meet with groups
Future design charrette TBD
Visual Quality Plan TBD
Other ideas?
Comments Review layouts on wall
Note areas of concern
Put comments on Post-it notes
Fill out a comment sheet
Email comments at any time
Attend future meetings
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/projects/twin-ports-interchange/index.html
Questions/Comments???