Macy Grove Road improvements town of Kernersville, Forsyth County, North Carolina, STIP projects U-2800 and U-4734, WBS no. 34858.1.1 and 36600.1.2, federal aid project no. STP-2601(1) and STP-2601(3) : administrative action, environmental assessment - Page 65 |
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Macy Grove Road Improvements
U- 4734 & U- 2800 Environmental Assessment 43
4.0 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
4.1 ROADWAY CROSS- SECTION AND ALIGNMENT
The proposed typical section for Macy Grove Road consists of a four- lane, raised median
divided roadway with curb and gutter ( Figure 16). The standard median width is 23 feet and
includes curb and gutter on each side. The median is narrowed in sections to facilitate turn
lanes.
Lane widths for the proposed cross section consist of one inner 12- foot wide travel lane and one
14- foot wide outside travel lane. The additional width of the outside lane accommodates bicycle
traffic. A 10- foot wide berm is incorporated into the typical section to accommodate future
sidewalks on both sides of proposed Macy Grove Road.
4.2 RIGHT- OF- WAY AND ACCESS CONTROL
The minimum proposed right- of- way width along Macy Grove Road is 110 feet. Variations in the
right- of- way width may occur to accommodate intersection improvements or areas where major
changes in terrain occur. Additional easements may also be acquired as needed for drainage
and utility easements.
South of Industrial Park Drive, partial control of access will be provided along Macy Grove
Road, which will provide one access point per parcel. There will be limited control of access
along the proposed Macy Grove Road extension north of Industrial Park Drive to north of East
Mountain Street, limiting access to Macy Grove Road via interchanges and at- grade
intersections, with no private driveways. Partial control of access will be provided along Macy
Grove Road north of East Mountain Street, allowing one access point per parcel.
Private driveway connections are normally defined as a maximum of one connection per parcel,
where a connection is defined as one ingress and one egress point. The use of shared or
consolidated connections is highly encouraged. Connections may be restricted or prohibited if
alternate access is available through adjacent public facilities. A control of access fence will be
placed along the entire length of the facility, except at intersections and driveways, and at a
minimum of 1,000 feet beyond the ramp terminals at interchanges if possible.
4.3 SPEED LIMIT
The proposed posted speed limit along Macy Grove Road is 45 mph.
4.4 DESIGN SPEED
The design speed for Macy Grove Road is 50 mph. Proper horizontal and vertical design criteria
will be applied to the project, meeting AASHTO and NCDOT standards.
4.5 ANTICIPATED DESIGN EXCEPTIONS
Design exceptions occur in areas where the minimum design standards are unattainable when
preparing the preliminary designs. No design exceptions are anticipated for this project.
Object Description
Description
| Title | Macy Grove Road improvements town of Kernersville, Forsyth County, North Carolina, STIP projects U-2800 and U-4734, WBS no. 34858.1.1 and 36600.1.2, federal aid project no. STP-2601(1) and STP-2601(3) : administrative action, environmental assessment - Page 65 |
| Full Text | Macy Grove Road Improvements U- 4734 & U- 2800 Environmental Assessment 43 4.0 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS 4.1 ROADWAY CROSS- SECTION AND ALIGNMENT The proposed typical section for Macy Grove Road consists of a four- lane, raised median divided roadway with curb and gutter ( Figure 16). The standard median width is 23 feet and includes curb and gutter on each side. The median is narrowed in sections to facilitate turn lanes. Lane widths for the proposed cross section consist of one inner 12- foot wide travel lane and one 14- foot wide outside travel lane. The additional width of the outside lane accommodates bicycle traffic. A 10- foot wide berm is incorporated into the typical section to accommodate future sidewalks on both sides of proposed Macy Grove Road. 4.2 RIGHT- OF- WAY AND ACCESS CONTROL The minimum proposed right- of- way width along Macy Grove Road is 110 feet. Variations in the right- of- way width may occur to accommodate intersection improvements or areas where major changes in terrain occur. Additional easements may also be acquired as needed for drainage and utility easements. South of Industrial Park Drive, partial control of access will be provided along Macy Grove Road, which will provide one access point per parcel. There will be limited control of access along the proposed Macy Grove Road extension north of Industrial Park Drive to north of East Mountain Street, limiting access to Macy Grove Road via interchanges and at- grade intersections, with no private driveways. Partial control of access will be provided along Macy Grove Road north of East Mountain Street, allowing one access point per parcel. Private driveway connections are normally defined as a maximum of one connection per parcel, where a connection is defined as one ingress and one egress point. The use of shared or consolidated connections is highly encouraged. Connections may be restricted or prohibited if alternate access is available through adjacent public facilities. A control of access fence will be placed along the entire length of the facility, except at intersections and driveways, and at a minimum of 1,000 feet beyond the ramp terminals at interchanges if possible. 4.3 SPEED LIMIT The proposed posted speed limit along Macy Grove Road is 45 mph. 4.4 DESIGN SPEED The design speed for Macy Grove Road is 50 mph. Proper horizontal and vertical design criteria will be applied to the project, meeting AASHTO and NCDOT standards. 4.5 ANTICIPATED DESIGN EXCEPTIONS Design exceptions occur in areas where the minimum design standards are unattainable when preparing the preliminary designs. No design exceptions are anticipated for this project. |
