Q: When and where will construction start?
A: Construction will begin fall 2008 and end in late 2010. Because MoDOT owns the right-of-way from Route 71 to Lumpkins Fork, the first phase of construction will begin there. Lumpkins Fork to Route 291 will make up the remaining phases, but construction timing will depend upon when the necessary right-of-way for this area is acquired.
Q: How will access be addressed and will side streets be added?
A: An access management plan addresses the existing entrances along the route. Access will generally be available every half mile for the length of the corridor. Quarter mile access will be provided between Ward Road and Route 291. Intersections will be signalized as warranted.
Q: Does this project take in the Route 71/150 interchange?
A: The Route 150 widening will coordinate with a separate project to improve the Route 71/150 interchange. The project will involve replacing the existing diamond interchange with a single-point urban interchange similar to the I-635 and Parallel Parkway interchange located in Kansas City, Kansas.
Q: Who will determine the value of my property?
A: A qualified appraiser will inspect your property. This may be a MoDOT staff person or a contract appraiser. The appraiser will have a set of highway plans and will discuss the acquisition with you. Property owners may also obtain their own appraisals.
Q: Will I know when my property will be inspected?
A: The appraiser will contact you. MoDOT will try to give you as much notice as possible.
Q: How will the value of my property be determined?
A: The value will be based on your property’s current market value. This is the amount of money the property would sell for if it were for sale.
Q: What if only part of my property is needed?
A: A determination is first made of the value of your property before it is changed in any way by the highway improvement. Then the value of your property is figured as if the highway improvement were complete. This value will include any physical changes, benefit or damages that might be created. You’ll be offered the difference in the value of your property before the improvement and the value of your remaining property. This may include payment for loss in the value of remaining buildings, improvements and other property rights. This is often referred to as “damage to the remainder.”
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