DOTD to hold public meeting for proposed improvements to I-210 between Cove Land and Nelson Road
Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 2:29:50 PM

OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC MEETING
STATE PROJECT NO. H.010151.2
I-210 COVE LANE / NELSON ROAD
INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS
CALCASIEU PARISH

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), along with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is proposing construction of interchange and roadway improvements to accommodate existing and projected future traffic demands along the I-210 corridor between Cove Lane and Nelson Road within DOTD and FHWA policies and standards. The LADOTD encourages the public to attend the first Open House Public Meeting for this project at the following time and place:

Tuesday, September 18, 2012
5:00 – 7:30pm
Springhill Suites Marriott
1551 West Prien Lake Road
Lake Charles, Louisiana  70601

The purpose of this open house public meeting is to present an overview of the project and give the public an opportunity to provide comments that will help the study team in the evaluation of the alternatives.  In addition, the meeting is an opportunity for any interested parties to request participation in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act consultation to address cultural and historical resource issues related to the project. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) process for conducting Environmental Assessments (EA) in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 will also be described.  Comments are requested on the purpose and need for the project, issues that should be considered in the EA being prepared by the LADOTD for the FHWA, and other concerns related to the project.  Informational handouts, maps, and graphic displays will be available at the meeting. Representatives from LADOTD, FHWA, and the consultant team will be present to receive comments and discuss issues. Verbal comments will be recorded.

Written statements received at the meeting or mailed to the address below, if postmarked by September 28, 2012, will become part of the record of this Public Scoping Meeting. Should you require special assistance due to a disability to participate in this public meeting, please contact ARCADIS U.S., Inc. at the address below, or by telephone at (225) 292-1004, at least 5 working days prior to the date of the Public Scoping Meeting. 

ARCADIS U.S., Inc.
Re: I-210 COVE LANE / NELSON ROAD, Lake Charles
10352 Plaza Americana Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816
Attn:  Ms. Elizabeth Beam, AICP