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Murrayhill Road Sidewalk Project Update

Staff from the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Engineering and Property Management Department (E&PM) have completed an analysis of the Murrayhill Road Sidewalk Project.

The project is classified as a "Tier 3" in accordance with the Sidewalk Retrofit Policy adopted by the City Council in 2005. The overall goal of this category is to provide key connections to schools and parks by providing a logical pedestrian network. Staff concluded that a logical network for the area would be created by adding the following to existing sidewalk segments:

1. Murrayhill Road between Woodlawn Road and Lamont Drive.

2. The western portion of Wedgewood Drive from Murrayhill Road to Seneca Place.

3. Fill in a gap along Seneca Place on the north side between the school driveway and the school entrance.

In reviewing the side of street chosen for sidewalk, the design team evaluated both sides of the streets, prepared concepts and reviewed impacts to existing lots, including grade changes, trees, driveways, house setbacks, utilities, and other issues. Staff will work closely with the City's arborist to preserve healthy, mature trees through tree preservation standards or alternative measures. Staff will locate the sidewalk along each lot to minimize impacts.

CDOT recommends a 5-foot sidewalk located within the public right of way. A typical 5-foot planting strip is anticipated given existing right of way. Where constraints exist, the planting strip width will vary. Constraints may include, but are not limited to, large, healthy, mature trees, retaining walls, grade changes or utilities.

Project design began in October 2008 and is nearly complete. There was a public meeting held on 12/2/2009 that gave residents an opportunity to review and comment on the project's design. If residents have any questions about the project they may contact the Project Manager, Sonji Mosley, at smosley@charlottenc.gov or 704-336-3214.