What is the Purpose and Need for the SR 45 improvement? How Was the Purpose and Need Statement Developed?
Some common elements of the Purpose and Need include traffic statistics, existing roadway conditions and accident data. The need for this project is due to existing congestion on SR 45 and delay caused by inadequate roadway traffic carrying capacity, particularly that for turning vehicles, coupled with and related to undesirable geometric and roadside characteristics such as inadequate provision for stopping sight distance and for pedestrians and cyclists. Need for this project is also reflected by the elevated level of crashes along the corridor. The purpose of this project is to increase roadway capacity and reduce conflicts between through and turning vehicles, thus reducing current and impending congestion while enhancing operational safety for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
