Option 1 Overpass from Pier One Road to Terrapin Nature Park
Connectivity
•Connection between South Island and Cross Island Trails, via Terrapin Nature Park
•Provides public access to the Chesapeake Bay along with connections to the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, residential areas, and Chesapeake Bay Business Park.
•Crosswalk at Pier One Road and a crosswalk or overpass of Romancoke Road (MD 8) near Kent Manor Drive
OVERPASS CONSIDERATIONS
•Overpass Bridge Length: 260’ •Ramp approaches with retaining wall
TRAIL CONSIDERATIONS
•Length of New Trail: 4,450’ | 0.8 miles
•Length of Additional Improvements: 6,900’ | 1.3 miles (upgrade of existing trail in Terrapin Nature Park) •Total Trail Length between Cross Island and South Island Trails: 11,350’ | 2.2 miles
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES
•Would need to accommodate Bay Crossing Study selected alternative
•Proximity to the Bay Bridge along with MDTA highway and bridge operations may impact the overpass design •Upgrades to existing Terrapin Nature Park trail would be required
OPTION 4 Overpass from west of Cox Creek to Stevensville Middle School
CONNECTIVITY
•Connection between South Island and Cross Island trails through Stevensville •Direct connection to Thompson Creek Road shared use path
•Connections to Queen Anne’s County Library, Stevensville Middle School, Kent Island Elementary School, and Thompson Creek Shopping Center
•Crosswalks at Main Street (MD 18), Thompson Creek Road, and Marion Quimby Drive
OVERPASS CONSIDERATIONS
•Overpass Bridge Length: 220’
•Ramp approaches with a combination of bridge and retaining wall
TRAIL CONSIDERATIONS
•Length of New Trail: 6,500’ | 1.2 miles
•Total Trail Length between Cross Island and South Island Trails: 6,500’ | 1.2 miles •Bridge structure required to cross Thompson Creek
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES
•Trail crossing over Thompson Creek and through other sensitive environmental features
•Securing private property easements/right-of-way