Future for US 64 west

July 6, 2010 - 9:08am

NCDOT completing study of US 64 west

 - RTA, Cary Chamber, Apex Chamber endorsed unified position in Jan 2010

 - Suggests highlighting new 540 turnpike (opening fall 2012) as stoplight free alternative

 - Recommends multiple aesthetic roundabout interchanges along the lines of the new interchanges in Carmel, Indiana

 - Calls for preserving boulevard feel while enhancing mobility and connectivity

Cary, Apex councils endorse RTA/chambers resolutions this month

 - Both councils unanimously supported series of recommendations that included RTA/chambers resolutions

 - Text of unified position can be viewedhere:    www.letsgetmoving.org/priorities/64west#position

 - Councils offered additional comments in addition to RTA/Chamber focus

Vision for US 64 continues to advance

 - No money has been set aside for corridor

 - Unified position by local government and area business community should help focus solution opportunities

 - Highest priority intersection/future interchange is US 64 aesthetic roundabout interchange at Laura Duncanin Apex

Misc references:

View Cary Council video link: http://media.townofcary.org/council071510.htm

 -- The US 64 item started at 02:39:13 and is approximately 12 minutes in duration

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