Environmental Impact Statement; Benton/Hickory/Dallas Counties, Missouri

Donald Neumann
Federal Highway Administration
May 16, 1994

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration

 

Environmental Impact Statement; Benton/Hickory/Dallas Counties, 
Missouri

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, Hickory, and Dallas Counties in Missouri.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Donald Neumann, Federal Highway Administration, P.O. Box 1787, 
Jefferson City, MO 65102, Telephone Number 314-636-7104; or Mr. Bob 
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, Hickory, and Dallas Counties in 
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 economic opportunities.
    1. The proposed highway project begins in Benton County near the 
Route MM Junction at Warsaw, and proceeds southward through Hickory and 
Dallas Counties. It ends 1.0 miles north of Route EE near Buffalo, 
Missouri. The total project distance is 47.9 miles. The proposal will 
provide partial relocation of U.S. Route 65 through the Lake of the 
Ozarks and Pomme de Terre Lake region. The proposed project will 
involve grading, paving, and bridges for a four-lane relocation 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, mass transportation 
alternatives, 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 April 18, 1994.
Donald Neumann,
Program Engineer, Jefferson City.
[FR Doc. 94-11813 Filed 5-13-94; 8:45 am]
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