Who: State Highway Administration (SHA) representatives          
Area residents, motorists, businesses and community organizations          
Area elected officials          
          
What: SHA will host an informational workshop for the MD 28 (Norbeck Road)/MD 198 (Spencerville Road) Corridor Improvement Study in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, which is evaluating transportation improvements for MD 28 and MD 198 between MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) and I-95.          
          
When: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.          
(Snow Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 – same time & location)          
          
Where: James H. Blake High School – Cafeteria          
300 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905          
          
Why: SHA will present the Alternates Retained for Detailed Study, and present the progress of the study to date. Display areas will be set up explaining the purpose and need for the project, alternatives, typical sections, potential environmental impacts and related projects. Project representatives will be available to discuss issues, answer questions and record comments. Those who would like more information on the MD 28/MD 198 study may contact Mr. Shawn Burnett, Project Manager at 410-545-8531 or toll-free at 1-800-548-5026. If special assistance is needed to participate in the meeting, please contact the project manager by November 11.          
          
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