HIGHLAND, IL, August 3, 2011 -- The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will hold a public informational meeting Thursday, August 18, 2011 as part of the Preliminary Engineering Study for the access improvement along I-70 from IL 143 to US 40 in Madison County. The meeting will be held at the following location and time:

August 18, 2011: 4 - 7 p.m.
Knights of Columbus
12454 State Route 143
Highland, Illinois

This is the second public involvement meeting for this project. The purpose of this meeting is to seek input from the public regarding two alternatives to address access needs along I-70 from the IL 143 interchange to the US 40 interchange. Handouts and display boards will be available for public review, as will information regarding engineering, environmental and other important issues relating to the study. Representatives from IDOT and engineering consultants, EFK Moen, CBB and SCI Engineers, will be present to discuss the project and answer questions. The meeting will be held in an open-house format; therefore no formal presentation will be made. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting to provide comment, input and feedback on the study.

The meeting site is accessible to disabled individuals. If special accommodations are needed, notify the District Office at least three (3) days before the meeting so arrangements can be made. Special needs or requests can be made by telephone at 618-346-3161, by fax at 618-346-3119, or by teletypewriter (TDD) at 888-642-3449.