PUBLIC INFORMATION & PARTICIPATION FLYERP A C O L E T R I V E R P A S S A G E G A T E W A Y P R O J E C T

Spartanburg County

INT RO DU CTIONThe Town of Pacolet, Spartanburg County and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) are providing this information to inform you further about the referenced road and recreation projects that are being planned in the Town of Pacolet. The purpose of providing this information flyer is to give you up to date information and give you the opportunity to comment on the project.

A comment form is attached with instructions should you wish to comment. Comments will be accepted until January 27, 2017. The information and exhibits for this project can be found on the SCDOT’s website - http://www.scdot.org/inside/public_hearings.aspx - for review.

P R OJE CT DESCRIPTIONThe Pacolet River Passage Gateway Project is located on the south bank of the Pacolet River in the Town of Pacolet at the intersection of SC Route 150 and Sunny Acres Road (SC-569). The project has two components:

1. A park and recreational area long the south side of the Pacolet River on the Pacolet Mill sitea. An access road and improved parking facilitiesb. New trails and walkwaysc. River overlook areasd. Swings and benchese. Historic and cultural observation areasf. Signageg. Green space and landscaping

2. Roadway and intersection improvementsa. Construction of a round-about at the intersection of SC Route 150 (Montgomery Avenue) and

Sunny Acres Road (S-569)b. Reconstruction of approximately 0.28 miles of Sunny Acres Road from the Pacolet River Bridge

southc. Realignment of approximately 300 feet of SC Route 150 from the Pacolet River Bridge East

The proposed roadway improvement would be constructed on or near the existing alignment of Sunny Acres Road (S-596) and SC Route 150. All Design will be according to Current SCDOT Standards. Based on time of construction and disruption to the town residents and the general public, detours will be necessary during construction of the proposed roadway improvements.

Sunny Acres Road (S-596) traffic will be detoured along Victor Park Road and around SC Route 150 for a distance of approximately 1.2 miles. SC 150 traffic will be detoured along Sunny Acres road during stage 3 of the construction for approximately 0.6 miles. Maps of the detours for each stage of construction will be posted on the SCDOT website and at the Pacolet Town Hall.

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PROJE CT COST AND PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDU LEThe estimated total cost for the project is $1.467 million, with proposed funding being provided by State, Federal and local funding sources. A tentative timeline for the proposed Pacolet River Passage Gateway Project is as follows:

COMME NTSWe appreciate your comments and encourage your feedback regarding the proposed Pacolet River Passage Gateway Project. You may provide comments in the following ways:

• Fill out your comment form and give it to Toni Kirby at Town Hall• Mail your comments to Mr. Mike Garrett at the address listed on your comment form and below• Email your comments to mgarrett0972@charter.net

Written comments pertaining to this project will be accepted through January 27, 2017. All information provided, including name and address, will be published and is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT, PLEASE CONTACT:Michael Garrett, P.E. 213 Pineville RoadSpartanburg, SC 29307Email: mgarrett0972@charter.net Phone: (864) 237-5209

SPARTANBURG CO./SCDOT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

JULY 2015ORIGINAL CONCEPTFOR PROJECTJUNE 2011

SCDOT CONCEPT ESTIMATEJULY 2013

SPATS AND ARC FUNDING FOR PROJECT

APRIL 2014

CTC FUNDING SECUREDAPRIL 2014

DESIGN CONSULTANT SELECTED AND DESIGN STARTSDECEMBER 2015

ENGINEERING AT70% COMPLETE

DECEMBER 2016

RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION

SPRING 2017

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

FALL 2017