Notice to Media

AHTD to Hold Public Hearing in Searcy

     LITTLE ROCK (7-11) -- The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) will hold an open forum public hearing to discuss the proposed reconstruction of Arkansas Highway 16 (Maple Street) in Searcy, according to AHTD Director Dan Flowers. The hearing offers citizens the opportunity to express their views on the proposed widening of the highway in Searcy.

The informal hearing will be held Thursday, July 20, 2000, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church located at 703 W. Cherry St. in Searcy.  The project is located along Highway 16 between Covington Road and Race Avenue.

The open forum hearing allows citizens the opportunity to attend anytime between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. Personnel will be on hand during those hours to answer questions and take written or oral comments about the project.

Anyone wishing to submit written statements or other exhibits in place of, or in addition to, written statements made at the public hearing may submit them to the District Engineer, AHTD, P.O. Box 2376, Batesville, Arkansas 72503-2376 or email to . Such submissions must be received no later than Monday, July 31, 2000.

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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
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