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codyg1985:
--- Quote from: bugo on August 02, 2012, 08:21:06 PM ---It would be silly to build an interstate down Lamar. Connect it to I-55 in Mississippi and be done with it.
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Even if I-22 is connected with I-55 via I-269, there are still a lot of points of interest along and close to Lamar Avenue that would create a lot of truck traffic. It would be very expensive to upgrade Lamar, but I also think it is a logical connection given the proximity to various shipping and logistics companies that are close to Lamar.
Grzrd:
--- Quote from: Grzrd on June 21, 2012, 11:38:53 AM ---
--- Quote from: Grzrd on September 23, 2011, 06:32:27 PM ---I recently emailed MDOT and asked them what other lettings will be necessary for the I-22 upgrade.
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I spoke to a District Two engineer yesterday and he confirmed that eight miles of US 78 rehabilitation in Benton County that is included in the June 26 letting will be the final District Two project to bring US 78 up to interstate-grade .... I spoke with a District One engineer this morning and he confirmed that District One has already let all of its projects necessary for the upgrade
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--- Quote from: NYYPhil777 on August 21, 2012, 10:07:31 PM ---Something about I-22- for some time from 2010 to now US 78 was labeled as I-22 by Google Maps, now Google Maps left it as US 78 again.
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(above quote from Interstate 269 thread)
On July 10, MDOT did award a contract for the final US 78 to I-22 upgrade (page 3/4 of pdf):
--- Quote ---NH-0006-01(083) / 104233303
BENTON COUNTY - Rehabilitate approximately 8 miles of US 78 from the Marshall/Benton County Line to the Benton/Union County Line
LEHMAN-ROBERTS COMPANY
PO BOX 1603
MEMPHIS, TN 38101
$11,024,682.79
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At least MDOT is working on the upgrades for that time when Google Maps will return to I-22 ...
Grzrd:
--- Quote from: Grzrd on August 07, 2012, 08:18:36 PM ---
--- Quote from: Steve on August 07, 2012, 07:13:44 PM ---Now my question, which I don't think has an answer yet - Is this piece of I-269 what will finally get I-22 signed? (Or will the I-65 connection beat it to the punch?)
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I'm hoping the answer is neither; since MAP-21 now allows signage of disconnected segments, all of Alabama's open segments are interstate grade, and most of Mississippi's segments are interstate grade (with the final three upgrade projects all expected to be completed by November 2013), then I hope to see applications from both ALDOT and MDOT for immediate signage in time for the November 15 AASHTO Special Committee on Route Numbering meeting. Why wait? I-22 signage by New Year's Day!
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(above quote from Interstate 269 thread)
I just took a look at an email I received from ALDOT late yesterday afternoon regarding the possibility of MAP-21 allowing immediate signage of I-22:
--- Quote ---Our Division Administrator has confirmed that the official designation can occur prior to the physical tie to an existing interstate. We will work with FHWA to receive the official designation and begin developing plans to implement the appropriate signage. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
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Of course, I'm not sure how long it will take ALDOT to "implement the appropriate signage", but I am sure it will be a lot sooner than the anticipated 25+ months until the completion of the I-22/ I-65 interchange. :clap:
MDOT does not have plans for immediate signage:
--- Quote ---I know of no immediate effort to install I-22 route markers (and the accompanying guide signs) along this route in Mississippi. The installation of all these markers & signs would constitute a fairly respectable project in itself. These changes are coming in the future – the question will be in the timing. There are other decision makers that will be involved in the process – including our partners at the Federal Highway Administration.
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Once I-22 shields start going up in Alabama, and after Toyota hears about it, I suspect that MDOT may then consider it worthwhile to install the shields ...
msunat97:
Build a casino somewhere along 78 / I-22 / Corridor X & the interstate shields would have been up before the ink was dry on them. This project has taken forever it seems.
NYYPhil777:
--- Quote from: Grzrd on August 25, 2012, 06:26:37 PM ---
--- Quote from: Grzrd on August 07, 2012, 08:18:36 PM ---
--- Quote from: Steve on August 07, 2012, 07:13:44 PM ---Now my question, which I don't think has an answer yet - Is this piece of I-269 what will finally get I-22 signed? (Or will the I-65 connection beat it to the punch?)
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I'm hoping the answer is neither; since MAP-21 now allows signage of disconnected segments, all of Alabama's open segments are interstate grade, and most of Mississippi's segments are interstate grade (with the final three upgrade projects all expected to be completed by November 2013), then I hope to see applications from both ALDOT and MDOT for immediate signage in time for the November 15 AASHTO Special Committee on Route Numbering meeting. Why wait? I-22 signage by New Year's Day!
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(above quote from Interstate 269 thread)
I just took a look at an email I received from ALDOT late yesterday afternoon regarding the possibility of MAP-21 allowing immediate signage of I-22:
--- Quote ---Our Division Administrator has confirmed that the official designation can occur prior to the physical tie to an existing interstate. We will work with FHWA to receive the official designation and begin developing plans to implement the appropriate signage. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
--- End quote ---
Of course, I'm not sure how long it will take ALDOT to "implement the appropriate signage", but I am sure it will be a lot sooner than the anticipated 25+ months until the completion of the I-22/ I-65 interchange. :clap:
MDOT does not have plans for immediate signage:
--- Quote ---I know of no immediate effort to install I-22 route markers (and the accompanying guide signs) along this route in Mississippi. The installation of all these markers & signs would constitute a fairly respectable project in itself. These changes are coming in the future – the question will be in the timing. There are other decision makers that will be involved in the process – including our partners at the Federal Highway Administration.
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Once I-22 shields start going up in Alabama, and after Toyota hears about it, I suspect that MDOT may then consider it worthwhile to install the shields ...
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:hmmm: I've looked at many I-22 corridor websites showing convincing support from many manufacturing companies wanting to establish themselves in Northwest Alabama near or at I-22, but how does Toyota have to do with it?
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