Notice to Media

LITTLE ROCK (9-12) 

     The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD), Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will conduct public hearings to discuss the recommended alignment alternative for the proposed I-69 Mississippi River Crossing, according to AHTD Director Dan Flowers.

     The public hearings will provide an opportunity for all interested persons to ask questions and express their views regarding the section of proposed Interstate 69 crossing the Mississippi River and linking Highway 1 near Benoit, Mississippi, with Highway 65 near McGehee, Arkansas.  The recommended alignment coincides with an I-69 crossing at the location of the planned Great River Bridge.

     Hearings will be held at the following locations:

        Tuesday, September 24, 2002 – McGehee, Arkansas

                McGehee Municipal Center – 901 Highway 278

    4:30 – 7:00 p.m. with short presentations at 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 25, 2002 – Benoit, Mississippi

    Ray Brooks School – 1827 Highway 1

    4:30 – 7:00 p.m. with short presentations at 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.

      The public is invited to visit anytime during the scheduled hours to ask questions and view   informational exhibits regarding the proposed Interstate 69.   Comment forms will be available at the hearing and a court reporter will be available to record spoken comments.  Public input will be incorporated into the final evaluation of alternative locations for the planned location for the I-69 Mississippi River Crossing.

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