The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) will host a virtual public meeting to present the proposed improvements at the US-62/SH-82 intersection in Tahlequah in Cherokee County [JP 32105(04)]. This meeting will present the design of the project and allow the public to submit input.
Virtual Meeting: July 13 - July 31, 2020
Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, this will be a web-based format (no in-person meeting). The information will be available beginning July 13, 2020 and comments are requested by July 31, 2020.
Visit the Meeting Presentation page to view the project presentation. This website also includes an interactive map, information on roundabouts, and comment forms.
Overview
Currently, traffic experiences congestion and delay at the existing traffic signal. This is expected to worsen and become significant by 2040. There have been 25 documented collisions at the intersection since 2013. Seventy-two percent of these were rear-end collisions, which could suggest congestion is a contributing factor.
In order to improve safety and traffic flow, ODOT proposes to construct a 3-legged roundabout at the US-62/SH-82 intersection. Roundabouts are a common intersection type that have been shown to reduce traffic delays and improve safety. For this project, westbound traffic on US-62 will proceed without entering the roundabout. All other traffic will use the roundabout. The project also includes a pavement overlay on US-62 from the SH-82 intersection north approximately 1.4 miles.
This website includes more information about the benefits of roundabouts on the Roundabout Information page.
Phone Number
The best way to leave a comment or ask a question is to submit a written comment at theSubmit a Comment page or email environment@odot.org. If you would prefer to talk with a project representative, you may call (405) 325-3269.
Written Comments
All comments must be received on or before July 31, 2020. Written comments may be submitted by mail, email, or online comment form as described on the Submit a Comment page. Comments may also be added to theInteractive Map. ODOT will post responses to comments on its Public Meetings and Hearings Page for the US-62/SH-82 project in mid-September.
Special Accommodations
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) ensures that no person or groups of persons shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, retaliation or genetic information, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any and all programs, services, or activities administered by ODOT, its recipients, sub-recipients, and contractors. To request an accommodation please contact the ADA Coordinator at 405-521-4140 or the Oklahoma Relay Service at 1-800-722-0353. If you have any ADA or Title VI questions email ODOT-ada-titlevi@odot.org.
