For Immediate Release: October 26, 2009
Contact:
Keith P. McKeever | Public Relations | Adirondack Park Agency
contact@apa.ny.gov | (518) 891-4050
NYS Department of Transportation FOR RELEASE: Friday, October 23, 2009 CONTACT: Charles Carrier 518-457-6400
Lake Crossing Options, Plan for Repairs to be Discussed
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and Vermont Agency of Transportation will host two public information meetings regarding available transportation alternatives for crossing Lake Champlain and the plan to repair and reopen the Lake Champlain Bridge spanning from Crown Point, New York, to Chimney Point, Vermont.
The first meeting will be held Tuesday, October 27, at the Addison Central School located at 121 Vermont Rte. 17W, Addison, Vermont. The second meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 28 at the Moriah Central School located at 29 Viking Lane in Port Henry, New York, and will be attended by representatives from New York’s State Emergency Management Office. Both meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Both schools are accessible to persons with disabilities. If a sign language interpreter, assistive listening system or any other accommodation is required to facilitate participation, please contact James Boni, P. E., Project Manager, at (518) 388-0239, write to NYSDOT Region One Design, 328 State Street, Schenectady, N. Y. 12305 or submit an email to R01-LakeChamplainBridge@dot.state.ny.us.
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