2009.10.23
Roanoke County road improvements public hearing Nov. 9
The County of Roanoke will hold a public hearing to discuss plans on proposed improvements to Route 613, Merriman Road, at the intersection with Meadowlark Road. The proposed project involves the construction of a roundabout, the realignment of Merriman Road, and connections to Meadowlark Road, the new South County Library entrance, and Penn Forest Elementary School/Darrell Shell Park (Project #0613-080-773; UPC 94796).
The public hearing will be held on Monday, November 9, 2009, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Penn Forest Elementary School Cafeteria located at 6328 Merriman Road. The hearing will start at 7:00 p.m. with a presentation reviewing the proposed improvements, the estimated construction schedule, and the temporary road closure. Detailed drawings will be on display at the meeting. Roanoke County and Virginia Department of Transportation staff will be available to discuss the project and to answer questions during the public hearing.
Written comments about the project may be submitted at the meeting or until November 23, 2009, by mail to Mr. George Simpson, P. E., Roanoke County Department of Community Development, P.O. Box 29800, Roanoke, VA 24018. Email comments can be sent to planning@roanokecountyva.gov. Please reference “Merriman Road Improvements” in the subject heading.
If you have any questions or need special assistance to attend and participate in this hearing, please contact David Holladay or George Simpson in the Roanoke County Department of Community Development at (540) 772-2080.
Submitted by Teresa Hamilton Hall.
