I-495 NORTHERN SECTION SHOULDER USE PROJECT State Project No , P101, C501 CITIZEN’S INFORMATION MEETING UPC NOVEMBER 19, 2013

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Proposed Shoulder Use  Northbound Inside Shoulder (no work on Southbound)  All traffic will be allowed to use shoulder lane in peak periods (no flexible delineators)  AM and PM peak hours to alleviate traffic queues and improve merging  Static and dynamic signing, lane markings, and overhead lane-use system included

Typical Section

Pavement Work  Mill and overlay, restripe Northbound I-495 within project limits  Reconstruct outside shoulder to full depth pavement  Widen right shoulder at Georgetown Pike Interchange to provide emergency pull off  Pavement joint repairs for improved ride and longer pavement life

Structures  No major bridge work anticipated.  Sound wall/retaining wall impacts under evaluation.  Pier protection will be upgraded at overpasses within project limits  Overhead dynamic and static sign structures along median barrier and outside barrier

Concept of Operations  Advance DMS signs, static signs, overhead lane control signs, and striping to delineate shoulder lane  Light gray color for shoulder lane to provide contrast  Additional camera coverage and traffic detectors along Northbound I-495

Other Items  During construction, no lane/shoulder closures during peak hours.  Minor drainage work anticipated  Median barrier modifications to upgrade to meet current standards  No right-of-way or utility relocations anticipated

Schedule  Citizen’s Information Meeting - November 19, 2013  NEPA Document - January 2014  Notice to Proceed for Construction - May, 2014  Open for traffic - December, 2014