TIP Project No. U-4438 Pasquotank County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in conjunction with the

City of Elizabeth City will hold the above Public Informational Meeting on Tuesday,

February 1, 2011, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Arts of the Albemarle Building,

516 E Main Street, Elizabeth City, 27909.

The purpose of this meeting is for NCDOT and City representatives to provide information

and answer questions regarding the construction phasing, utilities and traffic control for the

proposed improvements to US 158 from US 17 Business (Road Street) to Water Street. The

North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has completed the final design work for

this project. A brief overview presentation of the proposed improvements will begin at 5:30 p.m.

This project proposes to rehabilitate US 158 (East Elizabeth Street) from US 17 Business

(Road Street) to Water Street and replace the existing drawbridge carrying eastbound US 158

traffic over the Pasquotank River and construct a new bridge tender’s building. The purpose for

the project is to correct differential settling, or sinking, of the US 158 roadbed, eliminate other

minor problems with the roadway, and to replace the eastbound drawbridge with a reliable and

safe structure. The existing bridge will be replaced by a wider structure that accommodates

pedestrians and bicycle traffic.

Construction of this project is expected to last up to four years. Utilities that cross or lie

along East Elizabeth Street will be relocated in early 2011. Actual project construction will begin

in mid-2011. Two lanes of traffic will remain open during construction, with traffic traveling on one

lane in each direction. However, temporary road closures will be necessary for utility and

drainage construction. NCDOT apologizes for any inconveniences during construction.

NCDOT is very concerned with making sure construction on East Elizabeth Street does

not damage adjacent buildings. Construction methods will be used that minimizes vibration and

digging. NCDOT will prepare a Vibration Monitoring Plan that limits the level of vibrations allowed

by construction equipment and will monitor vibrations during periods of roadway construction.

Anyone desiring additional information may contact Mr. Malcolm Watson, Roadway Design

Project Manager at 1582 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, 27699-1582, by phone at

utilities Mr. Rich Olson, City Manager, at Post Office Box 347, Elizabeth City, 27907-0347, by

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act

for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services

arrangements can be made.