State Route 85
Current Studies  

State Route 85 at Gila Bend

The Federal Highway Administration and the Arizona Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), are evaluating proposed improvements to State Route 85 between Watermelon Road and I-8. A Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared. The Federal Highway Administration and ADOT have been working with the Town of Gila Bend, other local, state, and federal agencies, and the community to determine the best location for the alignment of SR 85 and its connection with I-8.

A public hearing will be held on the following date:

October 28, 2009
6-8 p.m.; presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Town of Gila Bend
High School Cafeteria
308 N. Martin Ave.
Gila Bend, Ariz.

The purpose of this hearing is to provide information about the Preferred Alternative and its potential environmental impacts and to receive public comments on the Draft EA. A presentation with an overview of the proposed project will begin at 6:30 p.m. Project representatives will be available to discuss the proposed improvements and any associated impacts. A court reporter will be present to record the proceedings, including public comments.

Copies of the Draft EA are available for review at the following locations:

Gila Bend High School
308 North Martin Ave.
Gila Bend, AZ 85337

Town of Gila Bend, Town Hall
644 West Pima St.
Gila Bend, AZ 85337

Gila Bend Public Library/Community Center
202 North Euclid Ave.
Gila Bend, AZ 85337

The document is also available online

Comments will be accepted at the meeting, as well as by mail, to:

Michael Daehler
ADOT
c/o Logan Simpson Design Inc.
51 West Third St., Suite 450
Tempe, AZ 85281

by fax to 480.966.9232
or via email to pmccabe@lsdaz.com

To be included in the project record, comments must be submitted no later than November 6, 2009.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): people may request special accommodations, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting Patricia McCabe at 480.967.1343 or email at pmccabe@lsdaz.com. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. This notice is available in alternate formats by contacting Patricia McCabe at the contact information referenced above.

ADOT Project No.: 085 MA 123 H6407 01L
Federal Aid No.: NH-085-B(AOM)

 

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