Interested Parties Encouraged to Attend to Provide Feedback on Detour Plans During Construction          
          
WHO: State Highway Administration (SHA) representatives           
Businesses, community organizations and residents          
Area elected officials          
          
WHAT: SHA will host an informational meeting regarding the upcoming project to replace the MD 464 (Point of Rocks Road) bridge over the Catoctin Creek in Point of Rocks, Frederick County. A formal presentation will not be given. Display areas will illustrate the proposed detour route and the new bridge. SHA representatives will be available to discuss project issues and answer questions.          
          
The bridge, built in 1933, has undergone repairs to its steel trusses and concrete deck and has reached the end of its useful life. SHA proposes closing the bridge in spring 2010 to replace the structure, and detouring traffic for approximately six months.          
          
WHEN: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m.          
          
WHERE: Brunswick Middle School – Cafeteria, 301 Cummings Drive, Brunswick          
          
CONTACT: For more information on the MD 464 project, you may call Mr. Daniel Beck, Project Manager at 410-545-8317 or toll free at 1-888-375-1084. He may also be reached via e-mail at DBeck@sha.state.md.us          
          
Those who need special assistance to participate may contact the project manager by Tuesday, October 7, 2008. The Maryland Relay Service for Impaired Hearing or Speech can be reached at 1-800-735-2258.           
          
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