Post on 17-Dec-2015
Route 6 Corridor Project Limits
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Phase I- Vegetation Management (Remaining)
Phase II- Restoration
Route 6 Corridor Phase I- Vegetation Management
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Route 6 Corridor Vegetation Management
Why It’s Necessary
42 accidents on the Mid Cape Highway in Bourne/Sandwich from 2005 to 2012 related to tree hits. Of those 42 accidents 48 people were injured and there were two (2) fatal injuries. (MassDOT-Boston Traffic Section’s crash database and law enforcement reporting)
Route 6 Corridor Vegetation Management
Typical Clear Zone Limits Example
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Typical Proposed Treatments- Double-Faced Guard Rail (One Side)
Retain Shrubby Plants
Remove Larger Trees within Clear Zone
Vegetation Management
Remove Trees 5 FT Behind Guard Rail for Deflection
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Typical Proposed Treatments- Single-Faced Guard Rail (Both Sides)
Retain Shrubby Plants
Limb up & Trim Existing Trees to Remain
Remove Trees 5 FT Behind Guard Rail for Deflection
Remove Dead, Poor Condition & Invasive Trees
Vegetation Management
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Typical Proposed Treatments- Cable Guard Rail
Remove if within Clear Zone on Opposite Side
Vegetation Management
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Typical Proposed Treatments- Invasive Species (Single-Faced Guard Rail on One Side)
Remove All Invasive Trees (Typical)
Remove All Trees within Clear Zone
Vegetation Management
Route 6 Corridor Phase II- Proposed Restoration
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Planting Considerations:
- Stump Regrowth- Preservation of Existing Plant Material- Use of Predominantly Native Plants- Fire- Pollinator Species- Operational Needs & Access- Phased Approach
Route 6 Corridor Proposed Restoration
Stump Regrowth- Rt 6 (From Last Spring)
3-4 FTTypical
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Stump Regrowth- I-495 (5 Seasons)
12-15 FT +/-Typical
Proposed Restoration
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15-18 FT +/-Typical
Stump Regrowth- Rt 24 (10 Seasons)
Proposed Restoration
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Rt 6- Existing Ground Cover
Existing Ground Cover
Proposed Restoration
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Rt 6- Existing Ground Cover
Existing Ground Cover
Proposed Restoration