Site work for a bridge / tunnel in Pikeville, Kentucky. Completed plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel.

The proposed project will include up to approximately 1.4 acres of total disturbance within project limits including approximately 5.8 acres, including two project construction sites and one excess earth fill area. Actions to be taken under this project at the Mike Hopson Site will consist of the reclamation of a small landslide that is directly impacting the Hopson residence. The landslide will be completely excavated, with the earthen material being transported to a remote waste area located off the KY-1426 ramp to/from northbound US-119. In order to facilitate removal of the landslide material that is lying against the residence, a deck structure will have to be removed and replaced. Construction debris from removal of the deck will be transported to an approved landfill for proper disposal. Temporary debris barrier is included to protect both the Hopson residence and a neighboring residence during construction. A length of 48" diameter culvert is included for replacement of an existing stream culvert beneath Thompson Branch Rd. in the event that the existing structure is damaged by construction-related traffic. At the Charles Atkinson site, efforts will be directed towards the reclamation of a subsidence hole that has developed in the front yard of the Atkinson residence. The hole will be overexcavated to achieve a stable configuration, then backfilled with Class-II stone, topped with a 2' thick layer of #2 aggregate, a layer of filter fabric, a 3' thick layer of polyurethane foam, and a 2' thick soil veneer. Any excess soil from excavation at this site will be placed within the Atkinson residential yard and covered with the existing topsoil prior to revegetation. The project will not cause the disturbance of any forested areas or caves and cave-like structures (specifically including underground mine openings). The only potential for direct disturbance of streams will be limited to the replacement (if necessary) of the culvert beneath Thompson Branch Road. The strict implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of standard AML Best Management Practices for Sediment and Erosion Control will prevent any significant amounts of sediments disturbed by construction-related actions from entering area streams, thereby preventing indirect impacts to aquatic resources. The construction sites will be revegetated by means of standard agricultural tillage using the standard AML Residential seed mixture appropriate for the season during which construction occurs. Seedbed preparation at the construction sites will also include the removal of any large or protruding stones that may interfere with either lawn growth or maintenance. The fill area will also be revegetated using agricultural tillage, though the season-appropriate standard AML Reclamation seed mixture will be used. Bituminous repair and roadstone are included for the resurfacing of any sections of paved or graveled road surfaces determined by KDAML personnel to be damaged by construction-related traffic at either site and at the entrance to the remote fill area. Service Start : 4/1/2022 Service End : 5/31/2022