5/12/2008
Public hearing on Bob Barton Road scheduled for May 20
JEROME - A public hearing will be held to record testimony on the proposed design and location for the Bob Barton Road Project, the Jerome Highway District and Local Highway Technical Assistance Council announced.
The hearing will be held in an open house style from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, at the Best Western Sawtooth Inn, 2653 S. Lincoln Ave., in Jerome. No formal presentation will be made. Displays illustrating the design and location of the proposed project will be available for review. Project staff will answer questions and a hearing officer will be available to receive oral or written testimony. The public is encouraged to attend any time during the three-hour period.
The proposed project will enhance safety and operations of Bob Barton Road starting just west of 300 W and ending approximately 1/3 mile before the Idaho 79 (Golf Course Road) intersection. The proposed improvements address intersection and roadway deficiencies, and add shoulders.
Those unable to attend the hearing are encouraged to send their testimony to: Public Involvement Coordinator, P.O. Box 7129, Boise, ID 83707; or send an e-mail to: comments@itd.idaho.gov; or fax comments to: (208) 334-8563. Testimony postmarked by Tuesday, June 3, will become part of the public record for this project.
The hearing will be held in an open house style from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, at the Best Western Sawtooth Inn, 2653 S. Lincoln Ave., in Jerome. No formal presentation will be made. Displays illustrating the design and location of the proposed project will be available for review. Project staff will answer questions and a hearing officer will be available to receive oral or written testimony. The public is encouraged to attend any time during the three-hour period.
The proposed project will enhance safety and operations of Bob Barton Road starting just west of 300 W and ending approximately 1/3 mile before the Idaho 79 (Golf Course Road) intersection. The proposed improvements address intersection and roadway deficiencies, and add shoulders.
Those unable to attend the hearing are encouraged to send their testimony to: Public Involvement Coordinator, P.O. Box 7129, Boise, ID 83707; or send an e-mail to: comments@itd.idaho.gov; or fax comments to: (208) 334-8563. Testimony postmarked by Tuesday, June 3, will become part of the public record for this project.