Selecteer een taal Spaans Mogelijk gemaakt door GOVERNMENT BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTS VISIT Hively Overpass. Purpose and Need The project is needed to address traffic congestion, lack of mobility, and safety concerns at the existing at-grade crossing of East Hively Avenue and Norfolk Southern Railroad. 6,000 vehicles traveling along Hively Avenue per day 70-100 trains per day The purpose of the project is to improve mobility and safety within the project area by eliminating vehicle backups and congestion while maintaining, as much as possible, access and connectivity. Project Description The Hively Avenue Overpass Project (the Project) is part of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Local TRAX rail overpass program. The Local TRAX program is a partnership with INDOT, local communities, businesses, industry and railroads to improve the quality of life for residents through large scale rail related transportation projects. INDOT awarded the City of Elkhart a grant through the Local TRAX program for grade separating the East Hively Avenue and Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing in Elkhart. The Project will eliminate the existing Norfolk Southern Railroad at-grade-crossing at Hively Avenue by creating a new grade separation (bridge) that will carry Hively Avenue over the Norfolk Southern Railroad and South Main Street. Additional modifications will be made to surrounding local streets to accommodate the new grade separation (bridge), including street connectivity, pavement improvements and new drainage infrastructure, as required for the project. The Project will improve mobility in the area by eliminating vehicle backups and congestion that occur at the crossing and adjacent intersections due to frequent train traffic. Project Contact Information Local Representative: Ryan Clussman Office Phone: 574-293-2572, ext. 2222 Consultant Representative: Charles Boltz Office Phone: 317-663-8430 Comments can be provided via: ElkhartLocalTrax@mbakerintl.com Or by mail at: 3815 River Crossing Parkway, Suite 20 Indianapolis, IN 46240 Projects Timeline. FAQs Project Scope What is the goal of the Hively Avenue Overpass Local Trax Project? Where is the study area? Why is this project needed? What is the Local TRAX program? What role does Norfolk Southern Railroad play in this plan? Preliminary Preferred Alternative What is the preliminary preferred alternative? What intersections will be eliminated as part of this project? How much right-of-way (land) is needed to construct the preliminary preferred alternative? Will the preliminary preferred alternative impact any parks, schools or historic properties? Will the planned overpass include lanes for bicycles and pedestrians? Schedule What is the schedule for the environmental study? When will right-of-way decisions be made? What is the design schedule? What is the anticipated construction timeline? Funding What is the estimated budget? Is all funding for design and construction secured? Will both State and local funds be used? Are federal funds being used for this project? Traffic Impacts Are you sure the preliminary preferred alternative can handle all of the local traffic? Will more turn lanes be added as part of this project? Will Hively Avenue be closed during construction? Do you believe this project will reduce travel time through this area? Emergency Access and Safety Are INDOT and the City of Elkhart coordinating with local emergency responders during the environmental study and design? How will you ensure the grade of the overpass accommodates pedestrians and cyclists? How will this project impact emergency response time? Public Involvement Are the meeting presentations, exhibits and fact sheets available online? If so, where? Will a public hearing be held before design is finalized? Where can I send my comments and questions? Document Downloads. Public Information Meeting #1 & #2 presentation dated October 20, 2020 Public Information Meeting #3 presentation dated August 31, 2021 FAQs handout from Public Information Meeting #3 Project Comment Form Project Timeline as shown at Public Information Meeting #3 FHWA Relocation Brochure in English FHWA Relocation Brochure in Spanish FHWA Acquisition Brochure Maps & Plans. GOVERNMENT BUSINESS RESIDENTS VISIT DOCUMENTS CSO Overflow Copyright © 2021 | Built With Pride By Vala Marketing | All Rights Reserved | Terms of Service & Privacy Policy ELKHART LIVE