PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 

What:              Public hearing regarding the proposed upgrade of U.S. 90 to interstate standards from Wax Lake Outlet to Berwick.

St. Mary Parish

                        FHWA-LA-EIS-06-01-D

S.P.N. 700-99-0230

F.A.P.N. I-49-1 (057)

When:             4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 2

Where:            

Who:               All interested citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.

Purpose:         The proposed project involves upgrading this portion of U.S. 90 to interstate standards by providing a four-lane control-of-access highway with frontage roads. This portion of existing U.S. 90 consists of a four-lane divided highway. A recorded presentation will run continuously, and a court reporter will be available to record your verbal comments. 

Written statements can be submitted at the public hearing or may be submitted to the following address by May 31, 2006.

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Environmental Section

P. O. Box 94245

Baton Rouge, LA  70804-9245

If, because of a disability, you require special assistance to participate in this Public Hearing  please contact the DOTD Environmental Section, P.O. Box 94245, Baton Rouge, LA 70804, or by telephone at (225) 242-4502, at least five working days prior to the hearing.

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