Meeting on projects

The public is invited to an open-house public meeting regarding two projects currently under development by the Warren County Transportation Improvement District (WCTID) to address transportation needs in the Fields-Ertel Road Corridor. The two projects are: construction of a new entrance ramp from Mason-Montgomery Road directly to Southbound Interstate 71 in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the reconstruction of Fields-Ertel Road from Snider Road to Wilkens Boulevard. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Deerfield Township Administration Building, 4900 Parkway Dr., Suite 180 in Mason.

This meeting is an opportunity for the public to review and comment on preliminary alternatives and designs for the projects. The meeting is planned as an open house format so interested members of the public can attend any time from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Exhibits of the alternatives and preliminary designs will be on display along with additional information for the two projects. County and ODOT officials along with their design consultants will be available to answer questions and receive comments. Written comments can be submitted during or after the meeting until Jan. 5, 2019 to Dan Corey (WCTID) via email at Dan.Corey@ co.warren.oh.us or by mail to Warren County Transportation Improvement District, 210 W. Main St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036. Meeting exhibits will be available at the website: www.WCTID.us.

Parking is available on site and is accessible. Individuals who may require interpretation services or other accommodations to participate should call Corey at 513-695-7725 or by email at Dan. Corey@co.warren.oh.us.

The environmental review, consultation and other actions are required by federal law and a memorandum of understanding. CONTRIBUTED