DOUGLAS, Ariz. — The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is currently seeking public comments on the recommended location for a connector road between the proposed new Commercial Port of Entry in Douglas to State Route 80 to safely accommodate truck traffic.
According to a department press release, ADOT has released a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Design Concept Report (DCR) identifying the recommended connector road route and will hold an in-person public hearing Nov. 19 to provide an overview of the draft EA and DCR, share ADOT’s preliminary recommendation and receive public comments.
Public Hearing Details
When: Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 5-7 p.m.
Where: Douglas Visitor Center, 345 16th St., Douglas, Arizona
Agenda:
5-5:30 p.m.: open house
5:30-6 p.m.: presentation
6-7 p.m.: public comment to hearing panel/open house
The hearing will include a formal presentation on the study, followed by an opportunity for formal public comment, as well as an open house period for the public to review materials and speak with the study team.
The draft EA and DCR will be available for public review and comment through Dec. 9.
The draft EA and DCR documents and public hearing materials can be viewed on the study website at azdot.gov/DouglasIPOERoadStudy.
Printed copies of the EA can also be reviewed at the following repository locations:
- Douglas City Manager’s Office: 425 E. Tenth St., Douglas, AZ 85607
- Douglas Public Library: 560 E. Tenth St., Douglas, AZ 85607
- Cochise County Development Services Building and Public Library, 1415 W. Melody Ln., Bisbee, AZ 85603
Public comments will be accepted throughDec. 9, 2024 in the following ways:
- At the public hearing
- Online comment form: https://tinyurl.com/DouglasLPOERoadStudy
- By email: [email protected]
- By phone: 1-888-581-3135
- By mail: Gordley Group, Attn. Douglas Land Port of Entry Connector Road Study, 2540 N. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716
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