When is this project scheduled to be built?
At this time, the design for the project is expected to be completed in 2010, with Right-of-Way negotiations immediately following. The project will then be advertised and awarded to a contractor for construction. The project currently sits outside our 5 year construction plan. This means the project is targeted to be constructed sometime beyond 2011.
It should be noted that MDT’s Tentative Construction Plan includes Ready Dates through 2009 and target dates through 2011. It’s reasonable to expect dates on projects beyond 2009 to move up or back due to variables including environmental permitting, funding, design, right-of-way acquisition, and utility relocation. These variables are often beyond MDT’s control, but the Department does everything possible to keep projects moving toward target dates.
Who will be paying for this project? Will there be any tax levies to help fund this project?
This project will be funded completely with Federal and State dollars. There will be no county, city, or private funds needed to fund this project. There will be no tax levies implemented for this project.
