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Smithfield approves McAdams contract to produce NC 210 park traffic analysis and intersection design
Summary
Council authorized a contract with McAdams to prepare a traffic impact analysis, conceptual intersection design and, if required by NCDOT, a signalized design for access to the proposed NC 210 park; staff said McAdams was selected from three RFQ respondents and the project schedule targets completion next July.
The Town of Smithfield council authorized staff to enter a contract with McAdams for a traffic impact analysis (TIA) and intersection concept for the proposed 20‑acre park adjacent to NC 210. Staff said McAdams was selected through a qualifications process (three respondent firms) and is familiar with the project and town needs.
The McAdams scope includes a TIA, three virtual meetings with staff and NCDOT, a conceptual design sufficient to present to DOT for permit review, and continuation to signal design if DOT requires signalization for the easement access. Staff described an existing 50‑foot access easement and noted coordination with an adjacent commercial property is needed so the entrance will likely be a shared driveway. The presenter said the team anticipates completing the project by next July.
Staff outlined expected costs that are outside the contract scope: construction administration estimated at roughly $3,000 and an anticipated DOT agreement fee near $6,000; if a traffic signal is required, installation costs could range from about $200,000 to $275,000 or more, depending on fiber and communications needs. Council approved entering the contract with McAdams and moved the project forward; staff said $220,000 has been set aside in the town budget for construction plans related to the project.
The council’s approval allows staff to negotiate final contract terms and begin the study and design process; any resulting required improvements would be subject to DOT permitting and budget decisions in future capital planning.
