FAQ’s — FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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1. How is the Six-Lane Widening Project being funded?
   
   
   1. This project is being financed with Turnpike toll revenues. No federal funds are involved.
      
      
2. Will the Six-Lane Widening Project increase noise in residential neighborhoods?
   
   
   1. A noise study is being performed as part of the Preliminary Design phase of the project. The first step in the study is to perform noise monitoring throughout the project area in order to establish the existing noise levels. The data is then used with a noise model to determine future noise levels and identify noise impacts. Once the impacts have been identified, mitigation measures will be evaluated to determine if they are feasible and reasonable. The results of the noise study will be presented at a Plans Display, which is expected to be held later this year. Additional meetings will also be held during Final Design as the mitigation measures are developed in more detail. For more information on the Federal noise analysis process, click here.
      
      
3. If the Turnpike Commission needs to acquire my property, business or residence for the project, what should I know about the right-of-way acquisition process?
   
   
   1. The Turnpike Commission will provide the full measure of just compensation to all who are entitled under the law. In some instances, the Turnpike Commission will have to acquire 100 percent of a given property. In other cases, they will only need portions of a property or none at all. There are numerous protections afforded to individuals (renters, as well as owners/occupants) and businesses that will be displaced. For more information, click here
      
      
4. What occurs during the Preliminary/Final Design phases?
   
   
   1. The detailed engineering necessary to advance the project to construction is completed during the Final Design phase. Project Team members will be visible within the project area as Final Design activities are conducted. Building upon the engineering and analyses completed in the preliminary engineering phase, the project team will continue to refine the design plans, impacts and mitigation components of the project. Right-of-way needs will also be determined. Extensive coordination efforts with utilities, regulatory agencies, environmental agencies, municipalities and emergency service providers will take place throughout this phase. This coordination is essential to minimizing disruption of community services during Final Design and construction. Safety features such as signing and lighting will be incorporated into the plans, and all necessary permits will be obtained. The Final Design Phase will result in the development of the Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E), from which construction contractors will ultimately build the roadway.