Widen SR 1700 (Old Tar Road/Evans Street) to a multi-lane facility in Pitt County, STIP project no. U-2817, WBS element 34868.1.1, federal project no. STP-1700(6) : type III categorical exclusion action classification form

Type III Categorical Exclusion Action Classification Form STIP Project No. _ u-28i i _ WBS Element _ 34868.1. 1 _ Federal Project No. _ stp-1700 (6) _ A. Project Description: NCDOT proposes to widen SR 1700 (Old Tar Road/Evans Street) to a multi-lane facility in Pitt County. The proposed roadway improvements begin in Winterville at the intersection of SR 1700 (Old Tar Road) and SR 1711 (Cooper Street/Worthington Road) and end in Greenville at the intersection of SR 1700 (Evans Street) and NC 43/US 264A (Greenville Boulevard), as shown on Figure 1. B. Description of Need and Purpose: The purpose of the proposed action is to increase capacity and improve traffic flow along Old Tar Road/Evans Street in the project area. These improvements are expected to increase safety along the roadway. The project will also provide continuous designated areas for cyclists and pedestrians, thereby improving safety and promoting this alternative means of travel. C. Categorical Exclusion Action Classification: Type III D. Proposed Improvements: NCDOT proposes to widen SR 1700 (Old Tar Road/Evans Street) to a multi-lane facility. The proposed roadway improvements begin in Winterville at the intersection of SR 1700 (Old Tar Road) and SR 1711 (Cooper Street/Worthington Road) and end in Greenville at the intersection of SR 1700 (Evans Street) and NC 43/US 264A (Greenville Boulevard). The typical section for the proposed Old Tar Road/Evans Street best-fit widening is a four-lane divided section with curb and gutter comprised of: four 12-foot travel lanes, two 5-foot bike lanes, 23-foot median, 2.5-foot curb and gutter, and 5-foot sidewalks on both sides. A 16-foot median is proposed for a section of Evans Street, just north of the Fire Tower Road intersection. The project would also realign Vernon White Road with Tabard Road. Turn lanes will be included at intersections where needed to provide an acceptable level of traffic service. Several alternatives were evaluated at the two major intersections along the project, Fire Tower Road and Greenville Boulevard. The NCDOT recommends Alternative C (U-turn design with partial left turns allowed) at the Fire Tower Road intersection, and Alternative D (conventional intersection widening with additional lanes and vehicle storage) at the Greenville Boulevard intersection. 1