EXHIBIT 4-1_55A_BRISTOL WIDENING EIS-EIR

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roadway. For this reason, the volume of traffic which Bristol Street can handle efficiently will be decreased during the period of project construction- Since this would result in an increase in travel time along Bristol Street, some motorists will probably choose to take an alternative route when convenient. Access to property fronting along Bristol Street will also be intermittently disrupted as work progresses adjacent to individual parcels and temporarily blocks driveway access. Provisions will be made for interim access whenever necessary. Since construction of the project will be undertaken in phases, the disruption of circulation along the roadway will be reduced since only certain segments of the street would then be affected at any one tame. In order to enhance traffic flow and minimize hazards, traffic control plans will be prepared prior to each step in the construction process. The disruption of traffic and restriction to access along Bristol Street during project construction could affect the mobility and responsiveness of emergency vehicles which commonly utiliae the street. The fire department has indicated that Stations 1, 3, 4, S and 7 will be impacted during construction of the proposed project since these stations typically utilize Bristol Street in route to as emergency call. Similarly, police vehicles and ambulances commonly utilize Bristol Street as a travel route in emergency situations and, as a result, will be adversely impacted by any restrictions to travel caused by construction activities. Even though movement may be hampered by construction activities, Bristol Street will remain open to through traffic and access to property along the street will be maintained. Areas of controversy raised during public scoping meetings and as indicated by written comments received from local citizens and other public agencies include the following: A. Potential housing and business displacement and relocation benefits; B. Disruption of through traffic and site access during construction and related effects on local businesses and emergency response vehicles; C. Procedure for determining the amount of compensation for owners of property acquired for the expanded right -of -way; D. Duration of the construction process and proposed methods of minimizing nuisance emissions and noise during construction activities; E. Long -term noise and air quality impacts; F. Conversion of several intersecting streets to cul -de -sacs; and CWC