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US 1 North (U-5307) - Update
Chris Lukasina, MPO Staff
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The proposed improvements for US 1 North, known as TIP project U-5307, would add capacity and upgrade the corridor to freeway from I-540 north to approximately the Franklin County line. While this project has continued to move through the project development process, the timing of the project’s funding has been impacted by the reprogramming of the STIP/TIP. As a result of this, CAMPO staff were asked to work with NCDOT to identify potential options to restore the schedule or accelerate the completion of the project. Staff provided an update and potential options during the January Executive Board meeting. The Executive Board directed staff to formally request a toll study be conducted by NCDOT/NCTA for this corridor. In February, NCDOT informed CAMPO that a study would be undertaken and requested CAMPO provide $150,000 of the $600,000 cost for the study. This funding request can be provided through the FY 24 budget. A draft of the necessary interlocal agreement has been provided as an attachment for review and consideration.
Requested Action: Action Approve the interlocal agreement for the US 1 North Toll Study and authorize the CAMPO Executive Director to execute the agreement.