
Hicks Pike Reconstruction Phase 1
Project Information
Facility: Hicks Pike (CR 1151)
Location: Man O War Boulevard to KY 338 (Richwood Road)
Project Type: Roadway Maintenance/Reconstruction
Priority Level: Tier 1
Project Description:
- Reconstruct Hicks Pike from two to three lanes.
- Consider an urban cross section with curb and gutter.
- Include a multi-use path along one or both sides of the roadway.
Cost Estimate:
Design | Utilities | Right of Way | Construction | TOTAL |
$660,000 | $660,000 | $2,500,000 | $5,000,000 | $8,820,000 |
Benefits:
- Improved roadway geometry will enhance the safety along Hicks Pike for current and future anticipated additional vehicles resulting from additional residential development in the area.
- New sidewalks or multi-use paths will provide a connection to the bicycle and pedestrian facilities that are included in the KY 338 (Richwood Road) and US 42 recommended widening projects and the amenities along these routes. The multi-use paths are consistent with Boone County’s overall goal to improve bicycle and pedestrian connectivity. Click HERE for a map of multi-use paths in Boone County.
Challenges:
- This phase of the Hicks Pike reconstruction project will require reconstruction of the bridge over Mud Lick Creek.
- The project will need to be coordinated with the Boone County Planning Commission to accommodate anticipated future development in this area.
- Additional right-of-way will be required to implement this recommendation.
Existing Conditions
Functional Classification: Local
Existing ADT: 2,730 vehicles per day
2040 Forecasted ADT: 3,400 vehicles per day
Congestion:
- The residential development planned along this roadway is expected to use Hicks Pike as a primary connection to I-71/75.
- Traffic demand along roadways and at cross streets is expected to increase as residential development expands in this area.
Land Use/Socio-Economic/Environmental:
- By year 2040, population to the south of Hicks Pike is expected to grow by 4,500 homes.
- Also by year 2040, population to the west of US 42, near Hicks Pike is expected to grow by over 3,000 homes.
Safety:
- The existing cross section consists of 10 foot lanes with no shoulders. The deficient lane width and absence of shoulders create a safety concern for current and future increased traffic volumes.
Multi-Modal:
- There are no dedicated bicycle or pedestrian facilities along this roadway. Residential development is likely increase the pedestrian and bicycle demand in this area.
- There is a multi-use path included in the recommendation to widen KY 338 from Hicks Pike to the I-71/75 interchange improvement. There is no existing pedestrian or bicycle provisions to connect pedestrian traffic to these planned facilities.