Anticipated Project Timeline
The proposed schedule of completion for the Southeast Connector (SE Connector) is as follows:
PHASE I
SW 2nd Street to SE 15th Street
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PHASE II
SE 15th Street to U.S. 65
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- Re-evaluation of existing Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
- Pre-design studies for:
- Traffic Forecasts and Analysis
- Land Use Planning
- River Hydraulics
- Storm Drainage
- Sanitary Sewers
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- Initiate project with state and local agencies
- Develop study Purpose & Need
- Develop and screen preliminary alternatives
- Begin environmental analysis
- Begin preliminary engineering
- Kickoff meetings with advisory groups
- First Open House
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- Des Moines River Crossing Bridge Concept
- Street Design SW 2nd to SE 6th
- Bridge Design
- R/W Acquisitions SW 2nd to SE 6th
- Utility Relocations SW 2nd to SE 6th
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- Continue preliminary engineering
- Continue environmental analysis
- Coordination with state and local agencies, and advisory groups
- Continue gathering public input
- Identify reasonable alternatives
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- Continue Design SW 2nd to SE 6th
- Continue Bridge Design
- Continue R/W Acquisitions
- Continue Utility Relocations
- Start Bridge Construction (Fall)
- Start Design SE 6th to SE 15th
- R/W Acquisitions SE 6th to SE 15th
- Utility Relocations SE 6th to SE 15th
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- Continue preliminary engineering and analysis
- Continue agency coordination and public involvement
- Screen reasonable alternatives
- Prepare and distribute Draft EIS
- Public Hearing
- Public comment and review period
- Address public and agency comments
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- Continue Bridge Construction
- Street Construction SW 2nd to SE 6th
- Continue Design SE 6th to SE 15th
- R/W Acquisitions SE 6th to SE 15th
- Utility Relocations SE 6th to SE 15th
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- Prepare and distribute Final EIS
- Receive Record of Decision for selected alternative
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- Complete Bridge Construction
- Complete Street Construction SW 2nd to SE 6th
- Street Construction SE 6thto SE 15th
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Future Activities (Dependent on Funding)
- Preliminary and Final Design of Selected Alternative
- Design, R/W acquisition, Utility Relocation and Construction of continuing sections
- Construction of SE Connector beyond SE 15th Street
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