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overall roadway width. The route would also need significant wayfinding
signage to accommodate drivers not familiar with the area.
The right-of-way costs for this alternative are significant because a large
amount of residential development currently exists along this alignment.
A more detailed analysis of the right-of-way costs would be required if this
alternative is chosen for further study and development.
3.4.3 Alternative 3 – Western Alternative
• The existing Cyntheanne Road would connect to the west at Florida
and Georgia Roads. This alternative uses existing roadways and
requires two small sections of new roadway.
The Western Alternative is approximately 4.8 miles in length, and the
existing roadway has two lanes. This alternative provides a compromise
between using existing alignments and developing a new terrain roadway.
It also provides a more direct route to I-69 from 96 th Street as it
terminates farther west on 96 th Street than Cyntheanne Road. In addition,
the costs are less because the amount of new roadway is shorter. There is
one new bridge proposed with this alternative that would need to be
widened to safely accommodate a multi-use path and sidewalk for Typical
Section A and additional travel lanes for Typical Section B. Although the
bridge widening is not mandatory, it is recommended in order to increase
safety along what will be an increasingly busy roadway.
The approximate cost is $12.7 million for a two-lane section, which
includes bridge widening to accommodate bike and pedestrian paths. For
Typical Section B at four lanes, the estimated costs increase to $18.3
million. It is anticipated that the existing pavement surface will need to be
replaced as part of this design solution. Further engineering regarding
reuse of the existing pavement would be needed to further reduce the
overall project cost should this alternative be recommended for further
study and development.
3.4.4 Public Information Meeting
A public information meeting was held on Wednesday, November 8, 2006,
at the Hamilton Southeastern Junior High School in Fishers from 6 to 8
pm. Though turnout was less than desired, the three design alternatives
were presented to the public. However, several local residents in
attendance were able to provide valuable input. These residents suggested
that an internet site, email updates, or an additional public information
meeting would be helpful in facilitating the public input, knowledge, and
participation.
The most influential comment that resulted from the meeting was to
consider the 126 th Street extension along with this project. It was
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