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a76 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1987 this traffic lane prior to building the entire project in an effort to provide partial traffic relief at this intersection at the earliest possible date. If, however, the acquisition of right-of-way for the turn lane is delayed because of relocation problems to the extent that a very short period would result between the projected construction date of the turn lane and the scheduled date of the entire project then consideration should be given to constructing the whole project under one contract. In summary, it seems at this stage that the proper course of action is for the Highway Department to proceed with the "Notice of Willingness" to hold a public hearing in an effort ,to accel- erate the project; and that the Department use the accelerated right-of-way acquisition method of obtaining the right-of-way for the Fayette Street turn lane. After completion of the right-of- way acquisition for this lane a decision could then be made as to whether to attempt to build this lane ahead of the schedule for the entire project. I am attaching a letter dated February 11, 1987, from Jim Skeens, pertaining to this project which helps to explain the reasons for the time schedule required. 2. Spruce Street The Federal Environmental Impact Study (EIS) was approved January 7, 1987. The Urban Engineer (Jim Skeens) authorized right of acquisition on January 29, 1987. Preliminary work involving property appraisals is underway. The final allocation of funds under the Highway Department's Six-Year Program projects the beginning of construction of this project in FY88-89. I was advised that the construction target date is mid-1988 or better. We are pleased with the efforts of the Highway Department in accelerating this project. 3. Market Street Traffic Study By letter dated December 9, 1986, to Mr. A. L. Thomas, Jr., State Traffic and Safety Engineer, we requested the Department of High- ways and Transportation to re-evaluate their previous study and conclusion with respect to Market Street. This request included a study of the Broad, Bridge, and Moss Street intersections and the intersection of Market Street and Commonwealth Boulevard. The Department has agreed to perform the study and I am advised these type studies would require three to four months. I have requested the Department to expedite this matter as much as possible and to keep us apprised of the progress being made with respect to this study. 4. Acquisition of Berlin Property I had reason to believe a short while ago that the problems involving acquisition of the Berlin property were resolved and that all parties had reached agreement on the purchase price and relocation allowance related to this property. However, the agreement fell through because of the apparent inability of the