Environmental Impact Statement: Benton County, MO

Donald Neumann
Federal Highway Administration
April 20, 1994

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration

 

Environmental Impact Statement: Benton County, MO

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of intent.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an 
environmental impact statement will be prepared for a proposed project 
in Benton County, Missouri.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Donald Neuman, Federal Highway 
Administration, P.O. Box 1787, Jefferson City, MO 65102, Telephone 
Number 314-636-7104; or Mr. Robert Sfreddo, Design Engineer, Missouri 
Highway and Transportation Department, P.O. Box 270, Jefferson City, MO 
65102, Telephone Number 314-751-2876.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Missouri 
Highway and Transportation Department (MHTD), will prepare an 
environmental impact statement (EIS) on a proposal to build a four lane 
relocation of U.S. Route 65 in Benton County, Missouri. The improved 
highway would have a positive economic and social impact on the Lake of 
the Ozarks region by providing traffic relief, increased mobility, and 
enhanced social and economic opportunities.
    1. The proposed highway project begins in Benton County south of 
the Missouri Route 52 South Junction, and proceeds southward to the 
Missouri Route 7 North Junction at Warsaw. It also includes highway 
from Route 83 south to Route MM. The total project distance is 
approximately 17.5 miles. The proposal will provide partial relocation 
of U.S. Route 65 through the Lake of Ozarks region. The proposed 
project would provide a four-lane roadway with freeway right of way for 
the entire length of the project. Interchanges will be provided at or 
near major arterial crossroads.
    2. Alternatives currently under consideration include ``build'' 
alternatives, the ``no build'' alternative, and upgrading of existing 
facilities.
    3. To date, preliminary information has been furnished to local 
officials, legislators, and other interested parties. Presentation of 
the concept has been made at the local level and input received. The 
scoping process has been initiated with Federal, State and local 
agencies. Further public hearings also will be held. To ensure that the 
full range of issues related to this proposed action are addressed and 
all significant issues identified, comments and suggestions are invited 
from all interested parties. Comments and questions concerning this 
proposed action and the EIS should be directed to the FHWA or the 
Missouri Highway and Transportation Department at the addresses 
provided above.

    Issued on: January 18, 1994.
Donald Neumann,
Program Engineer, Jefferson City.
[FR Doc. 94-9503 Filed 4-19-94; 8:45 am]
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