OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC MEETING FOR US 190/Collins Blvd (H.004987)
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 7:33:56 AM
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) propose to improve traffic capacity along a portion of US 190 (Collins Boulevard) in Covington, Louisiana. The proposed construction would begin south of the Bogue Falaya River Bridge at the US 190/US 190B intersection and continue northwestward to the US 190/Louisiana Highway 25 (LA 25) intersection. The project also entails improvements to portions of LA 25 and LA 21 (Military Road).
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, DOTD and RPC are preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed project
OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC MEETING
Thursday, June 11th, 4pm - 7pm
Covington City Council Chambers
222 East Kirkland Street, Covington, La 70433
The NEPA process for this project began in 2010 when project information and a request for comment was sent to resource agencies, elected officials, and other stakeholders. A public meeting was held and three Build Alternatives, all of which proposed widening the roadway to four travel lanes, were developed.
In 2012 DOTD recorded new traffic data for the project corridor and applied new growth forecasts to update traffic volume estimates for the roadway. The updated traffic volume estimates indicate additional improvements are warranted. Upon approval by FHWA, an EA will be distributed to regulatory agencies and stakeholders for comments. A public hearing will be held following the distribution of the EA to provide interested parties an opportunity to learn more about the proposed project and to submit comments.
We encourage you to provide comments regarding the project by July 11, 2015:
by e-mail: comment@gecinc.com
by mail: G.E.C., Inc.
Attn: Jeff Robinson, P.E.
8282 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, La 70806