[STIP Project no. HL-0006, reconfigure multiple intersections into a reduced conflict intersection (RCI) design along US 401 (N Main Street) in Fuquay Varina and to realign SR 2571 (Hilltop Road) away from the existing intersection to across from SR 1375 (Lake Wheeler Road), Wake County, Federal Aid Project no. N/A, WBS Element 49635.1.1] : type III categorical exclusion action classification form

DocuSign Envelope ID: 30A45208-CF86-4A6D-BB14-42C2682C3C22 Type III Categorical Exclusion Action Classification Form STIP Project No. WBS Element Federal Project No. HL-0006 49365.1.1 N/A A. Project Description: State Transportation Improvement Project (STIP) HL-0006 proposes to reconfigure multiple intersections along US 401 (N Main Street) into reduced conflict intersections (RCI) in the Town of Fuquay-Varina, Wake County. These intersections include SR 1393/SR 2752/SR 2751 (Hilltop- Needmore Road/Air Park Road/Hilltop Road), SR 1375 (Lake Wheeler Road), and SR 2753 (Dwight Rowland Road). The project also plans to realign SR 2571 (Hilltop Road) on new location away from the existing intersection with SR 1393 (Hilltop Needmore Road) and align the roadway across from SR 1375 (Lake Wheeler Road) at US 401 (N Main Street). Study Area Map is attached. B. Description of Need and Purpose: The HL-0006 project is needed because the facilities are currently operating with significant delays and operational deficiencies. The purpose of the HL-0006 project will help reduce congestion and improve mobility along US 401 and the surrounding area. The existing signalized intersection of US 401 (N Main Street) and SR 1393 (Hilltop Needmore Road) / SR 2751 (Hilltop Road)/ SR 2752 (Air Park Road) is operating at LOS E during the AM peak hour. Stop controlled SR 1375 (Lake Wheeler Road) at US 401 (N Main Street) operates at LOS F during the PM peak hour and stop-controlled SR 2753 (Dwight Rowland Road) at US 401 (N Main Street) operates at LOS F during both peak hours. According to the forecasted AADT, traffic volumes are increasing (see Table 1 below). Table 1. Forecasted AADT Data Roadway Location Base Year (2020) No- Build Design Year (2045) No-Build Design Year (2045) Build Without Bypass With Bypass Without Bypass With Bypass US 401 (N Main St) N of SR 1393 27,900 46,600 37,800 46,900 37,900 US 401 (N Main St) N of SR 1375 22,800 42,100 34,800 46,300 35,600 US 401 (N Main St) S of SR 1375 27,900 53,100 45,500 53,100 45,400 SR 1393 (Hilltop Needmore Rd) W of US 401 9,600 12,900 12,600 10,400 10,300 SR 1393 (Hilltop Needmore Rd) W of SR 1375 1 1 ,200 17,900 18,000 17,900 18,100 SR 1375 (Lake Wheeler Rd) N of SR 1393 4,500 8,600 8,100 8,700 8,200 SR 1375 (Lake Wheeler Rd) S of SR 1393 5,500 1 1 ,800 1 1 ,500 14,600 14,800 SR 2751 (Hilltop Rd) E of US 401 5,100 7,400 6,000 9,000 7,000 SR 2752 (AirPark Rd) E of US 401 2,600 4,400 4,400 4,400 4,400 The traffic operations analysis completed for this project indicates that without improvement, future intersection delays and queueing are well beyond acceptable levels. v2019.1 HL-0006 Type III CE Page 1