PUBLIC MEETING TO BE HELD FOR I-540 STUDY

     LITTLE ROCK (5-17) The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) has scheduled two Open House Public Meetings for the Interstate 540 Improvement Study, according to AHTD officials.

     The first informal session will be held Monday, June 6, 2005, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Shewmaker Center at the Northwest Arkansas Community College at Interstate 540 and Highway 62 in Bentonville , Arkansas .

     The second informal meeting will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2005, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission Offices at 1311A Clayton Street in Springdale , Arkansas .

     The AHTD is using the services of a consultant to conduct this study, which will determine the need for and feasibility of improvements to Interstate 540 and its interchanges from Fayetteville to Bentonville.

     These meetings will give citizens an opportunity to comment on potential improvements to Interstate 540 and its interchanges.  The public is invited to visit anytime during the scheduled hours to view displays and ask questions.  Representatives of the AHTD, as well as the Consultant preparing the study will be available at the meetings.

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For Further Information Contact:

Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department
10324 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72209
Tel: 501-569-2000
FAX: 501-569-2400
e-mail: info@arkansashighways.com