Middle Fork

SR 1605- Middle Fork

Design Progress: Approximately 80% complete

  • Final plans anticipated late May/ early June for potential July 2025 Letting
  • DRPS submitted 12/23/2024; JMT comments returned 1/6/2025; RS&H addressing
  • R/W plans submitted 1/31/2025; RS&H responding to JMTcomments
  • Quantities submitted for Sites 2-11; Estimating Unit developing pricing
  • Switchback redesign (Site 1): Still a potential schedule risk; letting may be split or revised depending on final decision
  • ESP issued limited NTP on 4/25/2025 for 2D Hydraulic model work
  • Traffic Control Plans under review; 30 mph design speed recommended by Division Traffic
  • CE and Alternative Comparison Memo in progress; Complete Streets submitted 2/13 and resubmitted 2/25
  • PUEs revised for Sites 2-4 and 5-9; still awaiting Duke for Site 1O (gravel section)

Environmental & Surveys:

  • (X) Archaeology- NSR received 2/26/2025
  • Architecture - ETRACS submitted 2/4/2025 (survey required)
  • Plant, Bat, Aquatic, Env. Doc, 401/404 Permits - Not completed
  • Plant surveys scheduled for May 2025
  • SHPO meeting held 4/24/2025- No Adverse Effect to current design

Estimated Cost: $18M

Construction Completion Target: October 2026

Key Dates:

  • Division Turn-in: June 17, 2025
  • Raleigh Turn-in: July 8, 2025 (next available date)
  • DPOC LET: August 12, 2025
  • DORL LET: October 21, 2025