For Immediate Release: September 24, 2001

NYS THRUWAY AUTHORITY HOLDS INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC MEETING
Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Reconstruction of I-84/I-87 Interchange

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that an informal Public Meeting/Open House will be held on Thursday, October 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. to discuss the proposed reconstruction of existing Exit 17, Newburgh (I-84/I-87).

The informal meeting will be held at the Ramada Inn located at 1289 Route 300, Newburgh, to provide a place where the public may easily discuss the planned project with representatives from the Thruway Authority.

"The Thruway Authority supports active public participation to assure that all information is available," said Thruway Authority Executive Director John Platt.

Preliminary drawings and other project information will be available for review and comment, including the project Design Report (Environmental Assessment), which has been prepared to assess the proposed project’s effect on the environment in accordance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).

A single design alternative for the project has been developed by the Authority in cooperation with the NYS Department of Transportation and in coordination with Federal, State and local agencies. The alternative under consideration would involve the complete reconstruction of the existing I-84/I-87 Interchange to provide more efficient connections for interstate to interstate movements, while continuing to provide local access to Route 300.

All interested parties will be given the opportunity to express their views and make comments on the project. No formal presentation will be given. Written comments are encouraged either at the Open House or mailed to: Mr. Christopher A. Waite, P.E., Director, Office of Design, c/o NYS Thruway Authority, 200 Southern Blvd., Albany, NY 12209. Written comments need to be received by October 21, 2001.

The Ramada Inn is accessible to people with disabilities; the Authority will provide interpretive aids or services if they are requested prior to the Open House. Please call the Department of Public Affairs to make these arrangements.

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