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    Graphic of Alternative 4: East of Powhaton Road
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    [Image description: Map of Alternative 4, which is a 22-foot roadway with a 10-foot sidewalk. Pros -No private land acquisition required -The entrance is in a similar location to the existing road's entrance -The existing topography is suitable for a new road, allowing the design to meet slope standards with minimal grading -Reduces impacts to open space and allows for critical habitat including travel corridor of the American Pronghorn to remain in its current state Cons -All construction is on reservoir property but could require extra permissions (easements) from private ownership for construction and grading slopes -Runs close to Aurora Water facilities, raising potential security concerns -Does not provide a secondary emergency access point due to its proximity to existing Powhaton Road -Potential areas of wetlands exist, to be reviewed in the final design phase -Fails to resolve congestion problem on Quincy Avenue during peak times at multiple venues, including Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, Arapahoe Park and Aurora Reservoir Estimated construction costs Alternative 1: $11,900,000 Alternative 2: $7,660,000 Alternative 3: $7,180,000 Alternative 4: $6,400,000 Alternative 5: $6,100,000]
    Graphic of Alternative 1: Extension of Orchard Road
    Graphic of Alternative 2: Extension of Alexander Drive
    Graphic of Alternative 3: Turns Northbound Off Alexander Drive
    Graphic of Alternative 4: East of Powhaton Road
    Graphic of Alternative 5: Extension of Whitaker Drive/Belleview Ave