The streets of Princeton and South Lineville are set to become more accessible as the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in collaboration with consultants from Affinis prepares to upgrade sidewalks to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A public meeting has been announced to invite community input on the project, focusing on alterations along U.S. Routes 136 and 65. Citizens have the chance to step up and voice their considerations directly to the project leaders.
The open-house event will be held at Princeton High School, located at 1008 E. Coleman St., Princeton, MO, on March 26. Interested parties can drop in anytime from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with no formal presentation slated. This gathering aims to inform and to seamlessly collect feedback from property owners and local residents. MoDOT's Right of Way staff have also begun reaching out to directly engage property owners about potential temporary easement requirements for the upcoming changes.
For those unable to make it to the open house, MoDOT provides additional avenues for public comment open through April 9. The project details and an option to submit feedback can be found on the MoDOT project website. Those who prefer can alternatively send their comments by mail to the Mercer County ADA project at MoDOT's noted address, ensuring they are postmarked by the aforementioned April 9 cut-off.
In an effort to make the event as inclusive as possible, MoDOT has pledged to provide equal access for all participants. Those in need of accommodations or translation services should make their requirements known promptly, not later than March 19. Contact details for these requests can be found within the announcement, clearly underlining MoDOT's commitment to an accessible and equitable community consultation process.
