The LA 3234 Extension from LA 1065 to Hammond Airport Environmental Assessment project is currently under study by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The project provides for the extension of LA 3234 (East University Avenue) on a new alignment from its existing terminus at LA 1065 (N. Cherry Street) to US Hwy 190 near the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. Additional right-of way would be required and both businesses and residences may be impacted. Three build alternatives along with the No Build Alternative are currently under study. The total length of the project is approximately 3 miles.

A public informational meeting has been set up on the project, and the LADOTD invites all interested parties to attend this meeting. The date, time and location of the meeting is as follows:

Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Time: 4:30 p. m. – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Center

Banquet Hall (side entrance)

500 West University Ave.

Hammond, LA 70401

The meeting will be held in an "open house" format, with the public free to show up any time during the scheduled time period. The purpose of the meeting is (1) to provide information to the public about the project alternatives, and also, (2) to obtain public input on the project. Information packet hand-outs will be available to the public, and a court reporter will be available to record oral comments. Both written and oral comments can be submitted at the meeting..

All interested parties and their representatives are invited to be present at the above date, time and location for the purpose of becoming acquainted with the project, and providing comments and input. All written statements or comments may be submitted at the meeting, or may be mailed to the following address and must be postmarked within 10 days following the meeting (by Friday, March 22, 2019) to be included in the transcript of this meeting:

LA 3234 Environmental Assessment

c/o N-Y Associates, Inc. / ATTN: Bruce J. Richards

2750 Lake Villa Dr. Suite 100

Metairie, LA 70002

If you require special assistance due to a disability in order to participate in this Public Meeting, please contact the consultant by mail at the address above or by telephone at (504) 885-0500, at least five working days prior to the Public Meeting. For more information about this meeting, please call Mr. Bruce Richards of N-Y Associates, Inc. at (504) 885-0500.