Intercounty Connect Project

By: Patricia Amaro, Billy Pappas, Ryan Steele, and DJ Soven

Responsibility Matrix

ICC BackgroundThe ICC is a multi-modal east-west highway that

connects I-270/I-370 and I-95/US 1 corridors within central and eastern Montgomery County and northwestern Prince George's County

The new east-west highway will cover approximately 18.8 miles, and will include the construction of numerous new highway interchanges and bridges.

The ICC will be a state-of-the-art, toll operated, multi-modal roadway with limited points of access.

The ICC project team consists of US Department of Transportation, Maryland Department of Transportation, and the Maryland Transportation Authority.

ICC’s PurposeIncrease community mobility and safetyFacilitate the movement of goods and people to

and from economic centersProvide cost-effective transportation infrastructure

to serve existing and future development patterns reflecting local land use planning objectives

Help restore the natural, human and cultural environments from past development impacts in the project area

Advance homeland security by providing additional mobility

ICC ContractsThe ICC was split into 5 contracts consisting of

contract A to contract E.The 5 contracts include 8 full interchanges, 1 partial

interchange (entrance only), and 1 intersection.The sequence of construction will be Contract A – C –

B – D/EContract A, started construction in 2007 and Contract

B and C followed after. As of November 2011, Contracts A-C opened to traffic.

Contract D/E of the ICC is expected to begin construction mid 2012 and is expected to be complete by late 2013/early 2014.

Contract Overview

ICC Operations and TollingThe ICC is Maryland’s first

all-electronic, variably priced toll facility (no toll booths)

Toll prices are increased during peak periods and lower during off-peak periods

For user’s without E-Zpass a photo of vehicle's license plate will be taken and a statement will be mailed to the registered owner's address for the amount of the toll plus a service charge

ICC Timeline

Take Away PointsProject Purpose

Create a multi-modal east-west highway that limits access and accommodates the movement of passengers and goods

Generate tax revenue through tollsAdvance homeland security by providing

additional mobility