February 16, 2007
Public Hearing Planned for U.S. 65 Location Study in Benton County
Benton County - The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 for the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the future widening of Route 65 between the Route 52/Cole Camp junction and Warsaw. The meeting will take place between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Lincoln School cafeteria, at 101 West Lamine Street in Lincoln. Accessibility accommodations will be available.
No formal presentations will be made during the open house-style meeting. The public may stop by at any time during the advertised hours to speak with MoDOT and consultant staff about the project. The approved Draft EA along with various project displays will be available at the hearing and the public is encouraged to ask questions and provide input. All comments on the Draft EA will be taken into consideration and made a part of the project file.
Beginning Feb. 21, the Draft EA will be available for public review prior to the public hearing at the following locations:
- Benton County Court House, 316 Van Buren, Warsaw, MO 65355
- City of Warsaw, 181 West Harrison, Warsaw, MO 65355
- City of Lincoln, 122 East Main Street, Lincoln, MO 65338
- Lincoln School, 101 West Lamine Street, Lincoln, MO 65338
- Benton Co. Soil & Water Conservation District, 535 N. Highway 65, Lincoln, MO 65338
- Boonslick Regional Library, 102 East Jackson, Warsaw, MO 65355
- MoDOT Central District Office, 1511 Missouri Blvd., PO Box 718, Jefferson City, MO 65102
If you would like further information about the hearing or other transportation matters, please contact the Missouri Department of Transportation at 1511 Missouri Blvd., PO Box 718, Jefferson City, MO 65102 or call the Customer Service Center toll-free at 888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636).
