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RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVESR 100 Existing Alignment Concept

Aesthetic Opportunities

The recommended alternative is located in downtown Starke. The proposed railroad overpass would be located on SR 100

from approximately Adams Street to South Street. The majority of the bridge would be open underneath and would allow the use of that space for various activities. One-way frontage roads would be provided on both the north and south side of the bridge to

allow local traffic to access Thompson, Cherry and Church streets. Walnut Street would no longer connect through the SR 100 intersection. Traffic utilizing Walnut Street would have to travel one block to the east to Thompson Street. Traffic would be

maintained during construction primarily through the use of frontage roads. Measures will be taken to minimize disruptions to

local traffic during construction. The railroad crossings at South Street and Adkins Street will be closed as part of this project.

Looking around Starke, a lot of the railroad features are still intact and again show the history of Starke, including the old rail depot.

The character of Starke is prominent in the architectural features including the brick and arches. The historic City plan and timeless

architecture created the opportunity to tie urban features found within downtown to the proposed roadway improvements.

From an aesthetic perspective, the new overpass will add a major visual impact to the corridor and downtown Starke by emphasizing and highlighting aesthetic treatments to the retaining walls, barrier rails, beams and piers. Planning consistency was considered.

PEDESTRIANSAFETY FENCE

OVERPASSTIE-DOWN

OVERPASSTIE-DOWN

SOUTH ST.RAILROADCROSSING

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