Carlisle Connectivity Projects

Communication Plan
and Project Status
Carlisle Connectivity Projects: Overview
Carlisle Connectivity Projects:
Communication Plan
Carlisle Connectivity Projects:
Communication Plan

• Communication Plan Objective

– The Borough staff will develop and execute timely and

effective communications with borough residents and

stakeholders associated with the Carlisle Connectivity

Project’s infrastructure and roadwork.

Carlisle Connectivity Projects:
Communication Plan

• Key Communication Events

– Start/End of each project.

– Car shows & major events at the Carlisle Fairgrounds.

– Major downtown events that attract out of town visitors.

– Changes in traffic control: lane closures, road closures,

detours, flagging.
Carlisle Connectivity Projects:
Communication Plan
• Communication Platforms
– Project Website w/ Background information, Day-to-day
updates, Progress Photo Galleries, FAQ, etc.

– Press Releases

– Social Media (Facebook, Nextdoor, Twitter)

– E-mail Updates to businesses, institutions, elected officials,

emergency services, etc.

– Government/Organization Outreach Meetings

– Carlisle Borough Gazette

– Public Meeting Briefings

Carlisle Connectivity Projects:
Project Briefing
Carlisle Connectivity Projects:
CAI Development Western & HOP Phases

• Extension of A,B,C, & D Streets

• Carlisle Springs Rd Improvements
Carlisle Connectivity Projects:
CAI Development
• Features
– Western Phase: Extension of A,B,C, & D Streets from Fairground
Avenue to Carlisle Springs Road
– HOP Phase: Carlisle Springs Road Improvements

• Cost
– $ 4.4 Million (Construction)

• Schedule
– Construction:
• Western Phase: November 2017 to November 2018
• HOP Phase: May 2018 to May 2019

• Traffic Control
– Western Phase: Not on active roadways
– HOP Phase: Possible closure and detour of Carlisle Springs Road
between E Street and N. Hanover Street
Carlisle Connectivity Projects: Borough Project 1

• Realignment, signalization, & RR

grade crossing modifications of
Carlisle Springs Rd and N. Hanover St
• 5-point Roundabout
 Carlisle Connectivity Projects:
Carlisle Borough Project 1
• Features
– Realignment, signalization, & RR grade crossing modifications of Carlisle
Springs Road, N. Hanover Street, & Kerrs Ave.

– 5-point Roundabout
• N. Hanover Street
• West and East Penn Streets
• Fairground Avenue

• Total Project Budget

– $ 8.6 Million

• Schedule
– Pre-Construction: Ongoing thru June 2019
• Design 85% Complete
• Right-of-Way 70% Complete
• Utilities 40% Complete
• Railroad Cord. 75% Complete

– Construction: Fall 2019 to Spring 2021

• Traffic Control
– North Hanover St & Carlisle Spring Road: Traffic maintained via staged
construction
– Fairground Ave and East/West Penn Streets : Traffic will be detoured
Carlisle Connectivity Projects: Borough TIGER Project

• Fairground Avenue and B Street Traffic

Calming, Stormwater, and Sidewalk
• 4-point Roundabout
• 3- point Roundabout
 Carlisle Connectivity Projects:
Carlisle Borough TIGER Project
• Features
– Traffic Calming, Multi-Use Trail, Sidewalk, Stormwater Facilities on Fairground
Ave. and B Street
– 4-point Roundabout
• B Street, N. College St., & Waggoners Gap Rd.
– 3-point Roundabout
• B Street & Fairground Ave.

• Total Project Budget

– $ 10.9 Million

• Schedule
– Pre-Construction: On going thru April 2019
• Design 60% Complete
• Right-of-Way 50% Complete
• Utilities 50% Complete

– Construction: Late Summer 2019 to Late Summer 2020

• Traffic Control
– Traffic will be detoured in phases
Carlisle Urban Storm Water Park
Carlisle Urban Storm Water Park

• Features
– 2.4 Acre Stormwater management and Recreation Facilities along
Fairground Avenue between Norfolk Southern RR and D Street

• Total Project Budget

– $ TBD

• Schedule
– Pre-Construction (Design and Permitting): 60% Complete
– Construction: TBD (See Status)

• Status
– Construction on hold until after CAI Development Buildout