Contact: Cindy Bowman

225-242-4510

Cynthia.Bowman@la.gov

What: Public hearing on proposed improvements to La. 42 in Ascension Parish

S.P.N. 700-03-0125

F.A.P. DE-0307(507)

La. 42 improvements – U.S. 61 to La. 44

The Louisiana Department and Transportation and Development (DOTD) is conducting a public meeting in an open house format for proposed improvements along Louisiana Highway 42 from U.S. 61 to La. 932. The purpose of the public meeting is to provide information, and to obtain input on the proposed project.

The meeting has been scheduled for:

Oak Grove Community Center

37433 Hwy. 42 Extension

Prairieville, LA

Thursday, March 12, 2009

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The meeting will follow an open house format. There will be a continuous multi-media presentation about the project. Additional project information will be available for viewing. Representatives from DOTD and its consultants will be at the open house to receive comments, answer questions, and discuss issues related to the project. Verbal comments may be recorded at the meeting. Written statements can be submitted at the meeting or mailed to the address shown below, postmarked within ten (10) business days following the meeting.

Should you require special assistance due to a disability to participate in this public meeting, please contact the Environmental Section at the address below, or by telephone at (225) 242-4505, at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting..

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Environmental Engineer Administrator

P.O. Box 94245

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245