Public Information Meeting Information Packet: Childress Drive Bridge over South Utoy Creek June 29, 2016

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1 Public Information Meeting Information Packet: Childress Drive Bridge over South Utoy Creek June 29, 2016 Welcome to the Public Information Meeting for the proposed replacement of the Childress Drive Bridge over South Utoy Creek. In this handout you will find a description of the project, project location/detour map, project typical section, and a project statistics sheet. As you enter the room, please take a seat for a formal presentation of the project. You will notice multiple displays of layouts as well as the proposed detour route, and we encourage you to remain and view these displays following the presentation question and answer session. Renew Atlanta representatives are available to discuss the project and answer your questions. We request that you first learn about the project and then provide your opinions. The comment card is an excellent way to have your comments recorded. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Childress Drive Bridge over South Utoy Creek was constructed in Design and construction methods at that time were based on smaller loading requirements. Since then, the bridge has undergone significant deterioration. There have been efforts to extend the life of the bridge through routine inspection and periodic maintenance. However, the bridge has neared the end of its life expectancy. In an effort to improve safety for all users of this bridge, we are proposing to replace the existing bridge with a new concrete bridge structure that would clear-span South Utoy Creek. The bridge would have two 12-foot travel lanes (one in each direction) with 2- foot shoulders. Sidewalks would be provided on both sides and would be approximately 6 feet wide. Traffic would be detoured during construction to reduce the construction schedule, reduce construction costs, and ensure motorist and pedestrian safety. CLOSING Thank you for attending this Public Information Meeting and providing your comments. Your input is an important part of this concept development process. For additional information, please visit or us at RenewAtlanta@AtlantaGa.gov.

2 PROJECT LOCATION/DETOUR MAP

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4 PROJECT STATISTICS Project Length: 525 feet Roadway Typical Section Existing: One 11-foot lane in each direction West side: 3-foot grassed shoulder East side: 6-inch curb, 5-foot sidewalk Proposed: One 12-foot lane in each direction West side: 2 feet from edge line to curb, 6-inch curb, 6.5-foot grass shoulder East side: 2 feet from edge line to curb, 6-inch curb, 5-foot sidewalk Posted Speed: Design Speed: Major Structures: Existing: Proposed: Construction Costs 35 MPH 35 MPH Childress Drive Bridge over South Utoy Creek 23-5 wide by 42 long West side: post and rail barrier East side: post and rail barrier 42-0 wide by 65 long West side: 6-foot sidewalk, parapet with aluminum rail East side: 6-foot sidewalk, parapet with aluminum rail $1.5 million (engineer s opinion of probable costs) Number of Impacted Parcels: 6 (estimated) Displacements: 0 Target Start Date: 2 nd quarter 2017 Estimated Construction Time: 12 months Traffic Control During Construction: Traffic will be detoured during construction to Adams Drive. Detour route is approximately 1.6 miles in length.

5 PUBLIC MEETING CHILDRESS DRIVE BRIDGE OVER SOUTH UTOY CREEK

6 Welcome and Introductions

7 Agenda 1 Project Purpose and Need 2 Plan Development 3 What s Next? 4 Real Estate Information 5 Questions/Additional Information

8 1Project Purpose and Need

9 Project Location

10 Purpose and Need To improve public safety Currently no sidewalk on bridge Bridge is 78 years old and showing major deterioration Functionally obsolete Unsafe guardrail To bring bridge up to current Georgia DOT design standards

11 Existing Conditions Sidewalk ends before bridge creating unsafe conditions

12 Existing Conditions Cracking

13 Existing Conditions Scour and undermining to existing abutment walls

14 Existing Conditions Deterioration and paint failure to beams and utility supports

15 Existing Conditions

16 Renew Atlanta $250 million infrastructure bond Approved by voters on March 17, 2015 Over 80% of voters approved Childress Drive Bridge over South Utoy Creek was identified as high-priority for replacement because of safety issues, bridge age, and maintenance costs.

17 2 Plan Development

18 Bridge Typical Section

19 Design Criteria Improve safety Replacement bridge will have sidewalks on both sides Replace guardrail Satisfy current Georgia DOT design standards Improve aesthetics

20 Develop Conceptual Plan

21 3 What s Next?

22 Detour Route

23 Project Schedule Design - 6 Months Procurement/ Real Estate Negotiation - 6 Months Construction - 12 Months Currently in design phase. Planned opening date second quarter 2018.

24 Feedback

25 4 Real Estate Information

26 5 Questions/ Additional Information

27 For more information visit Renew Atlanta at: