Title
Designation of I-885 (10 minutes)
John Grant, NCDOT
Narrative
As a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirement, NCDOT is requesting a resolution of support from DCHC MPO regarding the addition of I-885 in Durham County, which would be a continuous highway from I-85 to I-40 (see attached map). Upon completion of the East End Connector in Durham (U-0071), this highway would be designated as I-885. This designation would rename the portion of what is currently NC 147 from the East End Connector to I-40 as I-885. NC 147 south of I-40 would be redesignated as NC 885. NC 147 would remain from the new I-885 through downtown Durham to I-85.
Attached is a draft resolution supporting that designation.
Recommendation
TC Action: Recommended approval of the resolution supporting the designation of I-885 in Durham County with the inclusion of a statement that the new interstate designation does not impede the inclusion of future transit-priority lanes.
Board Action
Board Action: Adopt the resolution redesignating a portion of NC 147 as I-885, with a statement that this designation should not impede the inclusion of future transit-priority lanes.