Public Encouraged to Attend Informational Meeting on US 1/ MD 201 Project Planning Study Between Cherrywood Lane and north of Cherry Lane           
          
WHO:           
State Highway Administration (SHA) representatives           
Businesses, community organizations and residents          
          
WHAT:           
SHA will host an Informational Workshop to inform the public with the progress of the study to date and also present the Alternatives Retained for Detailed Study for US 1/MD 201 between Cherrywood Lane to north of Cherry Lane in Prince George’s County. Displays will be set up explaining the purpose and need for the project, design alternatives, potential environmental impacts, and related projects. SHA representatives will be available to answer any questions or concerns; there will be no formal presentation.          
          
WHEN:           
Thursday, May 15, 2008 between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.          
          
WHERE:           
Beltsville Elementary School – Gymnasium          
4300 Wicomico Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705          
          
WHY:           
The planning study is evaluating the area for improvements along US 1/MD 201 between Cherrywood Lane and north of Cherry Lane in Prince George’s County. Improvements should support planned economic development in the area, relieve traffic congestion, and enhance safety along the US 1 and MD 201 corridors.           
          
For more information or if you need special assistance to participate, contact Ms. Kameel Holmes, Project Manager at 410-545-8542 or toll-free 1-800-548-5026 or via email kholmes@sha.state.md.us. Anyone needing special assistance           
(i.e. interpreters) to participate may contact the project manager by May 8, 2008.          
          
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