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Press Release State of Illinois Pat Quinn, Governor Illinois Department of Transportation Ann L. Schneider, Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: January 25, 2012 Guy Tridgell (312) 814-4693 Public Meeting for the Proposed Improvement of Illinois Route 83/Illinois Route 137 in Lake County Lake County - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will host a public meeting on March 6, 2012 to discuss the study for the proposed improvement of Illinois Route 83 from Illinois Route 132 to Illinois Route 120 and Illinois Route 137 from Illinois Route 83 to U.S. Route 45, in Lake County. The public meeting is being conducted in an open house format, meaning that interested persons can attend any time between 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center 2007 Civic Center Way Round Lake Beach, IL 60073 The purpose of this meeting is to inform the general public about the study planning process, gather input regarding the area’s transportation needs and to introduce opportunities for the public to become involved. Exhibits will be on display and an audio-visual presentation will be shown every half-hour, with the last showing at 6:30 P.M. IDOT and consultant representatives will be present to discuss the project and answer questions. Written comments will be accepted at the meeting or can be mailed within two weeks following the event. The meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Anyone requiring special assistance can contact Michael Walton, Volkert Inc. Project Manager, at (618) 345-8918. Persons planning to attend who need a sign language interpreter or similar accommodations can notify IDOT’S TTY/TTD number at (800) 526-0844 or 711; TTY users who speak Spanish can call (800) 501- 0864 or 711. For Telebraile, dial (877) 526-6670. All requests should be made at least five days before the meeting. .
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