PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

What:              Public meeting regarding the proposed bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad

St. Bernard Parish
            S.P.N. 700-44-0010

When:             10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3

Where:            St. Bernard Parish Government Complex

St. Bernard Council Trailer

8201 W. Judge Perez Drive

Chalmette, La

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

Purpose:         The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is conducting a public meeting for the proposed bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad through Arabi along St. Bernard Highway (La. 46). The purpose of this meeting is to provide updated information about the project and to obtain input from interested parties. Issues to be addressed include preliminary road alignment, environmental concerns and socioeconomic issues. The public meeting has been scheduled in coordination with the Parish Council Meeting.

If, because of a disability, you require special assistance to participate in this public meeting, please contact the DOTD Environmental Engineer Administrator, P.O. Box 94245, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245, or by telephone at (225) 242-4507, at least five working days prior to the meeting.

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www.dotd.la.gov