The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD), in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), proposes to widen Essen Lane from the intersection of Perkins Road and Essen Lane to One Calais Avenue. An Open House Public Hearing for the proposed project has been scheduled at the following time and place:

Informational materials will be distributed and graphic displays will be available for viewing at the hearing. LDOTD representatives will be present to answer questions. A continuous presentation will be shown describing the project, alternatives studied, and impacts from the project, including wetlands and acquisition of right-of-way and relocation assistance. Verbal comments will be recorded and written comments will be accepted. Written statements can also be mailed to the address shown below. Statements postmarked within 10 days of this hearing will become part of the transcript of the hearing.

Should anyone require special assistance due to a disability to participate in this public hearing, please contact LDOTD by mail at the address shown below, or by telephone at 225-242-4502 at least 5 working days prior to the date of the Open House.

Information about the proposed widening is available in the Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared for the project. The EA is available for review at the following locations:

• East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
• Bluebonnet Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70810
• DOTD District 61 offices at 8100 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70815 (review and/or purchase).

The EA is also available for review online at:

H.010560_Essen_Lane_Widening_-_I-10_to_Perkins_Rd/Essen_Lane_Widening_-_Draft_Environmental_Assessment.pdf