1. Buckner Road Interchange at I-65 Public Meeting
September 24, 2019

2. Meeting Purpose Progress Update Project History Project Overview
Next Steps/Schedule
Obtain Feedback and Answer Questions

3. Project History
Project originally identified as a need in the City’s Major Thoroughfare Plan
Identified as a need by the Nashville Area MPO
City and County initiated an Interstate Access Request (IAR) study in early 2010’s
Increased focus on obtaining IAR approval in 2016
IAR approved!

4. Project History
BUILD Grant – Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development
Former TIGER Grant program
Projects eligible for up to $25 million from USDOT, with no more than $150 million awarded to a single state
Intended for investments in surface transportation infrastructure
May 2018 – Began Application Process
July 2018 – Application submitted
December 2018….

5. Project History

6. Project History Spring Hill awarded the maximum amount of $25 million
One of only 12 projects in the entire U.S. to receive the maximum!
Only project awarded in Tennessee
City of Spring Hill Commitment
Fund up to approximately $18 million of the total project
Develop preliminary engineering plans and NEPA documentation
Work with TDOT to complete the project by 2025

7. Project Overview

8. Project Overview
New 4 – 6 lane roadway that will serve as an east/west connector between US 31, I- 65, and US 431
Includes new interchange at I-65
Includes sidewalk and multi-use path
Median divided with turn lanes
$50 million estimate
Project Purpose and Need
Improve connectivity/accessibility for Spring Hill residents
Reduce congestion and delay times
Encourage economic development

9. Project Overview

10. Project Overview

11. Project Overview Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) Why a DDI? Safety
Fewer conflict points – nearly half vs. conventional interchange = fewer crashes
Reduced severe crashes – conflicts between left turns and opposing through movement are eliminated
Pedestrian and bicycle facilities crossing fewer lanes
Operations
Easy left and right turn lanes from all directions
Higher capacity for left turn movements
More efficient with high volumes of traffic
Cost
Less bridge structure
Less right of way than some other types

12. Schedule
City began preparation of Preliminary Design Plans and Environmental Study in February 2019 1
NEPA Studies and Preliminary Plans will be completed by January 2020 2
Project will be completed as Design-Build administered by TDOT 3
Anticipated Construction start - Summer 2022 4
September project must be 100% complete - very accelerated schedule 5

13. Breakout Session
4 stations across the room, the rotunda, and the conference room
Each station contains the same information
Look at roll plots, ask questions, take leave behind, leave comment card
Thank you for attending