Public Hearing January 5, 2011, Route 105 Improvements

Notice of a Public Hearing
A Design Public Hearing will be held by MassDOT - Highway Division to discuss the proposed Route 105 at I-495 traffic signals and intersection improvement project in Middleborough, MA.

WHERE:
Middleborough Town Hall
Selectmen's Meeting Room
15 Nickerson Avenue
Middleborough, MA 02346
WHEN:
Wednesday January 05, 2011
at 7:00 P.M.

Project#:
602603



PURPOSE:
The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed Route 105 at I-495 traffic intersection improvement project. All views and comments made at the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.


PROPOSAL:
The proposed project consists of: installing new traffic signals at the intersection of Route 105 (North Main Street) and the two I-495 ramp systems (for I-495 Northbound and I-495 Southbound); adding turn lanes on the I-495 ramps and Route 105; and geometric improvements at the intersection of Route 105 and East Clark Road. This project includes traffic signal coordination with the Lakeville Hospital Redevelopment, the Route 79 relocation, and the Route 105/Route 28 traffic signal projects. Shared accommodations for all users have been provided in accordance with applicable guidelines.

A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is responsible for acquiring all needed rights in private or public lands. MassDOT's policy concerning land acquisitions will be discussed at this hearing.

Written views received by MassDOT subsequent to the date of this notice and up to five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing shall be displayed for public inspection and copying at the time and date listed above. Plans will be on display one-half hour before the hearing begins, with an engineer in attendance to answer questions regarding this project. A project handout will be made available on the MassDOT website listed below.

Written statements and other exhibits in place of, or in addition to, oral statements made at the Public Hearing regarding the proposed undertaking are to be submitted to Frank A. Tramontozzi, P.E., Chief Engineer, MassDOT - Highway Division, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, ATTN: (Project Management, Project File No. 602603). Such submissions will also be accepted at the hearing. Mailed statements and exhibits intended for inclusion in the public hearing transcript must be postmarked within ten (10) business days of this Public Hearing. Project inquiries may be emailed to dot.feedback.highway@state.ma.us


The community has declared that this facility is accessible to all in compliance with the ADA / Title II. However, persons in need of ADA / Title II accommodations should contact Angela Rudikoff by phone VOICE (617) 973-7005, TDDY (617) 973-7306 or email angela.rudikoff@state.ma.us. Requests must be made at least 10 days prior to the date of the public hearing.

In case of inclement weather, hearing cancellation announcements will be posted on the MassHighway website http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Highway/.