COLLINSVILLE, IL, November 24, 2010 -- The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will hold a public informational meeting in the City of Waterloo, Illinois, on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 to discuss the project along IL Route 3 from South Market to North Market. The meeting will be held:

December 1, 2010 4 – 7 pm
Waterloo High School
505 East Bulldog Boulevard
Waterloo, Illinois

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed concept alternatives for the southern, middle, and northern sections of IL Route 3 in Waterloo, Monroe County and to receive public input on the concepts. The project includes widening, resurfacing, and intersection improvements for the subject roadway.

Handouts and display boards will be available for public review, as will information regarding engineering, land acquisition, and environmental issues. Representatives from IDOT and their consultant Horner & Shifrin, Inc. will be available to discuss the project and answer questions. The meeting will be an open house format; therefore, no formal presentation will be made.

Interested persons may comment for the record in writing; a comment form will be provided. Comments may also be mailed or faxed to IDOT or e-mailed to Karen.Geldert@illinois.gov on or before December 10, 2010. Telephone comments may also be made by December 10, 2010, by calling Steve Donahue of Horner & Shifrin, Inc. at (618) 622-3040 extension 2.

The meeting site is accessible to disabled individuals. If special accommodations are needed, please notify the IDOT 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 (TDD) at 888-642-3449; or by Voice Users at 800-526-0857.