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I-64 Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Environmental Impact Statement V D OT Citizen Information Meeting | July 2011 Welcome Background and Study Intent Background and Study Intent VDOT completed the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Feasibility Study in 2008. The study examined several build alternatives for the HRBT Corridor. Current EIS study is a required step for Federal approval before capacity improvements could be made. During this study, the study team will identify the transportation needs, develop reasonable alternatives, and evaluate likely environmental impacts. Welcome to the public scoping meeting for the I-64 Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel (HRBT) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The goals of this meeting are: To obtain your input on issues that should be considered in the EIS To share information that is available at this early stage of the study Representatives of VDOT are available to answer your questions and listen to your thoughts and concerns. Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel EIS U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration
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Welcome
Background and Study Intent Background and Study Intent
VDOT completed the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Feasibility Study in 2008. The study examined several build alternatives for the HRBT Corridor.
Current EIS study is a required step for Federal approval before capacity improvements could be made.
During this study, the study team will identify the transportation needs, develop reasonable alternatives, and evaluate likely environmental impacts.
Welcome to the public scoping meeting for the I-64 Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel (HRBT) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
The goals of this meeting are:
To obtain your input on issues that should be considered in the EIS
To share information that is available at this early stage of the study
Representatives of VDOT are available to answer your questions and listen to your thoughts and concerns.
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EIS ScopingEIS Scoping
EIS Process
This meeting is part of the Scoping stage of the EIS process. During this stage, we welcome your initial input on these important project elements:
Purpose and Need Transportation issues and project objectives
Alternatives Ideas for resolving transportation issues
Environment Important natural and human environmental considerations
STUDYINCEPTION
RECORD OF DECISION
CITIZEN INFORMATIONMEETING(SCOPING)
CITIZEN INFORMATIONMEETING(ALTERNATIVES)
LOCATIONPUBLICHEARING
DRAFTENVIRONMENTALIMPACTSTATEMENT
FINALENVIRONMENTALIMPACTSTATEMENT
May 2011 July 2011 May 2012 December 2012 February 2013 April 2014 August 2014
WE’RE HERE NOW
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Transportation Challenges
Aging InfrastructureAging Infrastructure
Safety / Incident ResponseSafety / Incident Response
Port Expansion / Economic GrowthPort Expansion / Economic Growth
Bridge Tunnel CongestionBridge Tunnel Congestion
EvacuationEvacuation
Homeland Security / MilitaryHomeland Security / Military
Roadway CongestionRoadway Congestion
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Environmental Considerations
Residences on Willoughby SpitResidences on Willoughby Spit
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Hampton National CemeteryHampton National Cemetery
Tidal Wetlands and WaterwaysCrossed by I-64
Tidal Wetlands and WaterwaysCrossed by I-64
Fort Wool near South Tunnel Portal
Fort Wool near South Tunnel Portal
Hampton University Hampton University
Noise Barriers along I-64 in NorfolkNoise Barriers along I-64 in Norfolk
Emancipation Oak National Historic Landmark
Emancipation Oak National Historic Landmark
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Other Projects in the Study Area
Hampton Roads Third Crossing / Patriot's Crossing
Interstate 64 Peninsula Study
Hampton Roads Third Crossing / Patriot's Crossing
Interstate 64 Peninsula Study
Initiated in late 1993 to investigate methods to improve mobility across Hampton Roads and relieve congestion at the Interstate 64 Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel.
Final EIS prepared in 2000 to assess the impact of building a new crossing in Hampton Roads.
VDOT is now reevaluating the EIS. Reevaluation will include the Craney Island Connector and a new bridge tunnel that would connect I-564 and I-664 (Patriot's Crossing).
Extends approximately 75 miles, from I-95 in Richmond to I-664 in Hampton.
Study will identify transportation needs within the I-64 corridor and evaluate the impacts of proposed improvements to meet those needs.
An EIS is being prepared for the project.
I-564 Intermodal Connector
Military Highway Widening
I-564 Intermodal Connector
Military Highway Widening
Will provide highway connection from I-564 to the Norfolk International Terminals and the Norfolk Naval Station, including the I-564 Air Terminal Interchange.
Will widen Military Highway from four lanes to six lanes from Broad Creek to Robin Hood Road.
Hampton Blvd Grade Separation
I-664 Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel(MMMBT)
I-64 Concrete Replacement
Hampton Blvd Grade Separation
I-664 Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel(MMMBT)
I-64 Concrete Replacement
Removes existing at-grade conflict with the Norfolk Southern/ Norfolk Portsmouth Beltline railroad on Hampton Boulevard.
Waterproofing on the MMMBT bridge spans beginning in late July 2011.
Replaces temporary patches on I-64 from east of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel to Greenbrier Parkway in Chesapeake.
Projects in Design PhaseProjects in Design Phase Projects in ConstructionProjects in Construction
Projects in Study PhaseProjects in Study Phase
HRBT EISStudy Limits
Hampton RoadsThird Crossing
Interstate 64Peninsula Study
Hampton Roads Third Crossing /
Patriot’s Crossing
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Project Schedule
Purpose and NeedPurpose and NeedDecember 2011
Project InitiationProject InitiationMay 2011
Traffic Analysis / Preliminary AlternativesTraffic Analysis / Preliminary AlternativesApril 2012
Refine Environmental AnalysisRefine Environmental AnalysisNovember 2013
Commonwealth Transportation Board Decision
Commonwealth Transportation Board Decision April 2013
Citizen Information Meeting (Alternatives)
Citizen Information Meeting (Alternatives)
May 2012
Location Public HearingLocation Public HearingFebruary 2013
Draft EnvironmentalImpact StatementDraft EnvironmentalImpact StatementDecember 2012
April 2014
Final Environmental ImpactStatementFinal Environmental ImpactStatement
Citizen Information Meeting (Scoping)
Citizen Information Meeting (Scoping)
July 2011
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Public Involvement Opportunities
Draft and Final EIS will be available for public review and/or comment
Completion Dates for Key Project Milestones
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Thank You
Your Input is Important!
All comments submitted will be considered. You may share your ideas or concerns
with us by one of the following ways:
Complete and submit a comment form at this meeting
Reference “HRBT EIS Scoping Meeting” in the subject.
Angel Deem, VDOT Project Manager
Thomas Heil, Team Project Manager
Rummel, Klepper & Kahl 2901 S. Lynnhaven Road, Suite 300 Virginia Beach, VA 23452Attn: Thomas Heil
All study materials can be found at:
Comments and suggestions will be accepted until August 1, 2011.
Meeting:
Email:
Mail:
Website:
www.virginiadot.org/projects/hamptonroads/i-64_hrbt_study.asp
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