1. The presentation will follow this format:
Public Hearing
Improvement to Interstate 40 From I-240 to the Choctaw Road Interchange Environmental Assessment March 23, 2010 Harmony Christian Church

2. Overview Introduction Project Team Purpose Study Area
The presentation will follow this format:
Overview
Introduction
Project Team
Purpose
Study Area
Why This Project is Needed
Goals/Objectives
Preferred Alternative
Why We Are Here

3. Introduction FHWA ODOT TETRA TECH
The presentation will follow this format:
Introduction
FHWA
ODOT
TETRA TECH

4. Purpose
The purpose of the project is to address physical deficiencies, congestion, and safety issues on I-40 from the
I-240 merge to Choctaw Road.

5. Study Area

6. Why This Project is Needed
Traffic backs up at the Choctaw Road exits
The acceleration / deceleration lanes for
I-40/I-240 ramps and Choctaw Road are
too short
Low exit ramp design speeds at Choctaw Road
Inadequate vertical sight distances
No traffic signals on Choctaw Road
High accident rates
Substandard vertical clearance at the bridge
Need for safe pedestrian and bicycle access

7. Goals / Objectives Improve the safety and operation of I-40 and
the Interchanges
Minimize Impact to the Environment
Meet the Purpose and Needs for the project

8. Preferred Alternative
Diamond Interchange
Three lanes per direction (I-40)
Auxiliary lanes (I-240)
Increased Traffic Storage and Decreased Driver Confusion and Enhance Pedestrian Safety
Simplified Construction Sequencing (Approximately 20 months)
Traffic signals with dedicated turn lanes

9. Preferred Alternative (Cont.)
Choctaw Road widening to five lanes with curb and gutter (include ADA compliant sidewalks)
Accommodate Multimodal Facilities (i.e Park-n-Ride, Bicycle Access)
Fewer Potential Relocations
Additional Right-of-Way
Retaining Walls

10. Preferred Alternative
With Limits of No Access

11. Environmental Analysis
Wetlands, Streams, Ponds, Water Quality
Threatened and Endangered Species
Cultural Resources
Hazardous Materials
Farmland
Land use, Economic and Right-of-Way Impacts
Traffic Noise
Air quality
Temporary Construction Impacts
Community Concerns

12. Right of Way
Right-of-Way and Relocations

13. Why We Are Here Input on the Preferred Alternative
Online comments ( s to
Written - comment forms available
Verbal – record your comments with the Court Reporter
Comments due by April 23rd.

14. Information Sources Environmental Assessment:1.
2. ODOT Central Office, 200 N.E. 21st Street, Room 3D 2A (2 copies)
3. Harmony Christian Church
4. Midwest City Public Library
5. Choctaw Public Library
Nancy Ashton – ODOT
Phone:
200 NE 21st Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Jonathan Heusel – Tetra Tech
Phone:
119 North Robinson Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

15. Thank You !