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