Allan D. Sumpter Virginia Department of Transportation

Charlottesville Residency Administrator 701 VDOT Way

Charlottesville, VA 22911

Charlottesville Residency Monthly Report

March 2007

Albemarle County BOS Action Items

David Slutzky

The guardrail hit at Greenbrier and Hillsdale has been reviewed. It has been determined that during repairs an upgrade of the entire run is appropriate. Work is being coordinated with the contractor and should be accomplished in April.
Sidewalk repairs on Hillsdale are being evaluated. The cause of the problem appears to be due to tree roots. Alternatives are being evaluated and their impact on the trees.
Signal synchronization and function studies still underway. Hillsdale/Rio Road has been added to the list. Traffic Engineering Technicians are spending time at each intersection to analyze timing and traffic flow. Materials have been ordered for the signal changes to Hydraulic Road/Route 29. Work is expected to be complete by the end of April.

Ken Boyd

Rural Rustic Program: A construction plan for the 2007 program is attached to this report. Updates will be provided monthly during the construction season.

Polo Grounds underpass – Convex Mirrors were installed Friday, March 23, 2007.

Dennis Rooker

The guardrail hit at Roslyn Ridge has been reviewed. It has been determined that during repairs an upgrade of the entire run is appropriate. Work is being coordinated with the contractor and should be accomplished in April.
Regarding transportation funding bills, VDOT is awaiting for General Assembly’s action on Governor Kaine’s amendments to the Transportation Bill. As soon as the residency receives official information regarding the outcome of the bill and its local impacts, the residency will share them with the Board.

Georgetown Road – The aerial survey is complete. Conversion of the data to allow design to begin has started. This is expected to be completed by the end of April.

Dave Wyant

A citizen information meeting has been scheduled on April 24^th to discuss replacement scenarios for the Advance Mills Bridge. Alignment options will be discussed in general terms along with the preliminary engineering process for a project of this nature. This project is in the very early stages. No plans have been developed and environmental impact studies have not begun. As the project develops, there will be official public hearings held to receive comment from the public.
The pipe identified in last months report as being on Jarmans Gap was listed incorrectly. This pipe was actually installed on Route 810 (Browns Gap). Permanent pavement repairs were completed Monday, March 26^th.

Sally Thomas

Rural Rustic Program Evaluation: VDOT agrees to assist in evaluation of this program. Details are being coordinated with County Staff.

Belair Market Signal along Route 250 – Materials are ordered for this signal. Video detection cameras will be installed. This work will be completed by the end of April.

Lindsay Dorrier

Biscuit Run: Residency staff continues to work with County staff on this subject. Most recently, discussions have focused on proffers from the developer.

Construction Active Construction Projects

Project No. (NFO)PM07-056-177, C501 (Rte. 29 SBL Bridge over Rapidan River deck repair and latex concrete overlay) Contractor began work on 3-28 beginning with guardrail removal and reinstallation. This activity requires periodic lane closures controlled with flag persons.
Project No. SS-7B-07 (Asphalt Slurry Seal) Contractor began work on 3-27 applying slurry seal to the scheduled routes in the west area of Albemarle County.

Preliminary Engineering

Albemarle County

Route 22 / 250 Intersection Improvements, 0022-002-104, C501

R/W is currently being negotiated. VDOT, Albemarle County and Luck Stone to are scheduled to meet on March 30^th to discuss the construction funding for this project.

Route 631 Meadow Creek Parkway, 0631-002-128, C502, B612, B657

R/W phase update: Right-of-Way appraisals and acquisitions continue. Still on schedule for R/W to be clear by November 2007 and utility relocations to begin. This project remains on schedule for a June 2008 advertisement.

Route 631, Meadow Creek Parkway, U000-104-102 (City portion)

Project funding update: Estimated funding shortfall at this time is $5.1 million. Potential cost reductions and additional funding have been identified for $3.9 million leaving total shortfall at $1.2 million

Route 691 Jarmans Gap Road, 0691-002-158, C501

Administrative functions related to the phasing of this project are still ongoing. An exact advertisement date cannot be firmly established until final secondary six year plan funding allocations are in place. At present projected allocations, it is expected the project will be advertised in late 2008 or early 2009.

Route 656 Georgetown Road, 0656-002-254, C501

Aerial Survey completed. Data conversion for use in design is underway and should be completed in late April.

Route 643 Rio Mills Road, 0643-002-P76, N501

The curve has been staked in the field and a scoping meeting has occurred. Environmental has evaluated impacts and residency staff is developing environmental permits and box culvert information.

Route 769 Rocky Hollow Road, 0769-002-P89, N501

Please see attached report regarding rural rustic program.

Greene County

Route 627 Bacon Hollow Road, 0627-039-195, C501

The project advertisement date will be set for the fall of 2007. The estimate has been revised and funding for the project is in place.

Planning, Permits and Land Development

Land Development Items	Total This Month	Total This Fiscal Year
Special Use Permits and Rezoning Application Review	5	40
Site Plan Reviews for new Subdivisions	8	88
New Entrance Plan Reviews	22	127
Total Permits Processed	80	662
Utility Permits Processed	18	101
Inspection of new Subdivision Street conducted	7	84
Inspection of new entrance conducted	100	909
Miles of Street Accepted in the State System	.81	4.28

Traffic Engineering

Albemarle - Completed
*RTE*	*LOCATION*	*REQUEST*	ACTION

Albemarle – Being reviewed
RTE	LOCATION	REQUEST	STATUS
810 (Crozet)	Rt 789 to Rt 240	Speed Study requested	To Traffic 3/22/07
631 (Rio Rd E)	Hillsdale & Old Brook	Request for crosswalks	To Traffic 3/09/07
Greene – Being reviewed
RTE	LOCATION	REQUEST	ACTION

Maintenance work completed

Albemarle County

Patching operations completed on Routes 29, 240, 250, 614 (Garth), 618 (Martin Kings), 635 (Miller School),

660 (Reas Ford), 665 (Buck Mtn), 663 (Simmons Gap), 672 (Blufton), 684 (Mint Springs), 708

(Dry Bridge), 710 (Taylors Gap), 711 (Burton, 712 (Plank), 717 (Secretarys Sand),

727 (Blenheim), 743 (Earlysville), 810 (Browns Gap), 851 (Dominion), 1427 (Hillsdale) and

1452 (Westfield).

Graded and replaced stone on Routes 600 (Stony Point Pass), 606 (Dickerson), 611 (Jarmans Gap),

640 (Gilbert Station), 643 (Rio Mills), 671 (Ballards Mill), 672 (Via), 673 (Slamgate), 674 (Clark),

678 (Ridge), 687 (Shiffletts Mill), 702 (Reservoir), 711 (Burton), 712 (Coles Rolling), 713 (Dyers Mill),

722 (Old Green Mtn), 723 (Sharon), 731 (Keswick), 734 (Bishop Hill), 736 (White Mtn/Pughs Store),

745 (Poorhouse), 758 (Smith), 774 (Bear Creek), 778 (Johnsons), 784 (Drs Xing), 811 (Jones Mill),

856 (Justice Farm Ln).

Litter pickup on Rt 29, 606 (Dickerson), 664 (Markwood), 673 (Breakheart), and 810 (Brwns Gap).
Cleared pipes and ditch work on Routes 29, 600 (Watts Passage), 612 (Vincennes), 616 (Black Cat),

640 (Turkey Sag), 662 (Bleakhouse), 664 (Buffalo River), 668 (Fox Mtn), 672 (Blufton), 684

Mint Springs), 722 (Old Green Mtn).

Mowing Routes 231, 708 (Red Hill), 606 (Dickerson), 763 (Dickerson Ln), 738 (Morgantown)

Tree cleanup on Routes 6, 20, 29, 250, 626 (James River), 627 (Porters), 635 (Miller Schl), 676 (Tilman)

678 (Decca/Ridge), 682 (Broad Axe), 691 (Jarmans Gap), 715 (Esmont), 726 (James River),

727 (Blenheim), 795 (Blenheim), 854 (Carrsbrook) and 1603 (Leeds Ln).

Cleaned up from rain, high water and wind damage across the county. Cleaned up equipment.

Greene County

Graded and replaced stone on Routes 600 (Shotwell), 605 (Durrett Ridge), 614 (Brokenback Mtn),

624 (Beazley), 626 (Snow Mtn), 628 (Simmons Gap), 629 (Welsh Run), 630 (Rosebrook), 632

(Wyatt Mtn), 637 (Pocasan Mtn), 638 (Teel Mtn), 642 (Taylor Mtn), 667 (Middle River) and 676 (Shifflett).

Ditch and pipe cleaning on Routes 29, 618 (Heights Hill) and 810 (Dyke).
Patching operations on Routes 607 (Matthew Mill), 610 (Toms), 622, and 810 (Dyke).
Entrance pipe installed on Rt 609 (Fredericksburg).
Tree/brush cutting on Rt 603 (Bingham Mtn) and 609 (Fredericksburg).

Snow events worked on 3/16/07 and high wind damage across the county. Cleaned up equipment after event.
Bridge work on Rt 646 (Garth).

Planned Maintenance work – March 2007

Guardrail mowing, machining and patching on various routes in Albemarle and Greene County.
Replacing pipes on Rt 691 (Jarmans Gap).
Route 646 (Garth) bridge replacement work continues in Greene County.

Maintenance Budget

Rural Rustic Construction Program 2007

Albemarle County

Grading and Pipe Installation (State Forces)

Week of April 9: Begin construction of Route 769, (Rocky Hollow Road), Duration: 6 weeks

Week of May 14: Begin Construction of Route 647, (Maxfield Road), Duration: 4 weeks

Week of June 4: Begin construction of Route 734, (Bishop Hill Road), Duration: 4 weeks

Week of July 2: Begin Construction of Route 640, (Gilbert Station Road), Duration: 6 weeks

Surface Treatment (Tar and Chip Seal) (Hired Equipment)

Week of May 14: Begin Surface Treatment Paving of:

Route 769 (Rocky Hollow Road), Duration: 2 weeks

Route 744, (Hacktown Road), Duration: 3 weeks

Week of July 9: Begin Surface Treatment Paving of:

Route 647 (Maxfield Road), Duration: 2 weeks

Route 734 (Bishop Hill Road), Duration: 2 weeks

Route 640 (Gilbert Station Road), Duration: 3 weeks

Total Construction Time:

Route 744, Hacktown Road: 3 weeks

Route 769, Rocky Hollow Road: 8 weeks

Route 647, Maxfield Road: 6 weeks

Route 734, Bishop Hill Road: 6 weeks

Route 640, Gilbert Station Road: 9 weeks

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