COLLINSVILLE, IL, August 17, 2010 -- The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will hold a public informational meeting Thursday, August 26, 2010 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:

August 26, 2010 4 - 7 pm
Highland Middle School
2813 State Route 160
Highland, Madison County, Illinois

This is the first Public Involvement Meeting for this project. The purpose of this meeting is to solicit input from the public regarding the 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 consultants performing the engineering, EFK Moen 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; by Teletypewriter (TTY) at 888-642-3449; or by Voice Users at 800-526-0857.