DOT hosting public meeting for Route 531 project

The New York State Department of Transportation will present an update on the status of the Route 531 transportation project on Wednesday, January 10 at 7 p.m. in the cafetorium at the Brockport Central Hill Elementary School on Allen Street in Brockport.

A short presentation will be made at 7 p.m. that will include an overview of the project, a summary of data collected, a list of tasks completed to date and conceptual feasible solutions that will be developed further. An opportunity for the community to provide input and ask questions will conclude the meeting. State DOT representatives that will attend the meeting include a transportation planner, highway designers, environmental and historic liaisons, a real estate representative and the public affairs coordinator. Individuals, groups, students, local officials and agencies will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with project staff to become more familiar with the project and provide input.

Individuals unable to attend the meeting may contact Wes Alden, project manager by calling (585) 272-3306 or by writing to 1530 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14623. A sign language interpreter will be provided. Information on this project or to request other accommodations required to participate in this public meeting may be obtained by contacting Alden.

January 7, 2007