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Clifton Corridor Alternatives Analysis

SR 400/I-85 Connector Ramps

On Thursday, February 26, 2009 Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) held its first Public Information Open House (PIOH) regarding the proposed SR400/I-85 Connector Ramp Project (P.I. no. 762380). To view the project map outlining the proposed alignment for the ramps click HERE. To view a copy of the circulated PIOH documents distributed to attendees click HERE. According to GDOT officials, the southbound SR 400 ramp which would connect to northbound I-85 will lie approximately 70-80' from the rear property lines for parcels located on the northeast segment of Lindridge Drive. GDOT estimates that the height for this ramp will be 70' with a design speed of 45 mph and will carry an estimated 16,000-18,000 cars/day upon opening. GDOT does not anticipate the need to acquire any right of way (ROW) in Lindridge Martin Manor. Construction will take approximately two years.

This project does have Federal Funding participation. As a result, GDOT will be required to follow the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA requires a level of documentation appropriate to the scope and impacts of the project culminating in an approved environmental document. The initial schedule with HNTB calls for this approval process to take approximately 2 years. Right of way plans cannot be finalized nor can right of way acquisition begin until after GDOT receives environmental approval. For a more detailed project timeline click HERE.

Perhaps the most significant issue determining when right of way acquisition or project construction will begin is funding. Per GDOT officials, this project will not qualify for Stimulus funding as it is not "shovel ready". The project is in the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) in the long range category (2014-2020) and construction funding for the project is not listed in the transportation improvement program (TIP). Projects appear on the TIP only after funding is identified. The estimated cost listed for the project is $22.5 million (a 2004 estimate). GDOT does anticipate that Right of Way funding will be necessary and acknowledges that these projected costs will increase.

Be assured that the LMMNA is working with the appropriate GDOT officials, City of Atlanta officials, and elected officials to insure a design that is consistent with the Comprehensive Transportation Plan of the City of Atlanta, addresses the environmental and historic concerns outlined in our position statement regarding this project, and is the least disruptive to our neighborhood.

Connect Atlanta

the connect atlanta plan

Results of the year long workshops are available for viewing. To view the transportation ideas that were developed by our community with help from City of Atlanta staff click HERE.

BeltLine

BeltLine 101 sessions are now up and running for each Study Group Area. To view meeting dates and times and for additional information click HERE