Public hearing for Douglas International Commercial Land Port of Entry Connector Road Study to be held Nov. 19

Formal comment period Oct. 23 through Dec. 9

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is currently seeking public comments on the recommended location for a connector road between the proposed new Commercial Port of Entry in Douglas to State Route 80 to safely accommodate truck traffic. ADOT has released a draft Environmental Assessment  (EA) and Design Concept Report (DCR) identifying the recommended connector road route and will hold an in-person public hearing Nov. 19 to provide an overview of the draft EA and DCR, share ADOT’s preliminary recommendation and receive public comments.  

Public Hearing Details

When:  Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 5–7 p.m. 

Where: Douglas Visitor Center, 345 16th St., Douglas, AZ 85607

Agenda: 

5-5:30 p.m. open house

5:30-6 p.m. presentation

6-7 p.m. public comment to hearing panel/open house

The hearing will include a formal presentation on the study, followed by an opportunity for formal public comment, as well as an open house period for the public to review materials and speak with the study team.

The draft EA and DCR will be available for public review and comment through Dec. 9.  

The draft EA and DCR documents and public hearing materials can be viewed on the study website at azdot.gov/DouglasIPOERoadStudy. 

Printed copies of the EA can also be reviewed at the following repository locations: 

• Douglas City Manager’s Office: 425 E. Tenth St., Douglas, AZ 85607
• Douglas Public Library: 560 E. Tenth St., Douglas, AZ 85607
• Cochise County Development Services Building and Public Library, 1415 W. Melody Ln., Bisbee, AZ 85603

Public comments will be accepted through Dec. 9, 2024 in the following ways: 

• At the public hearing

• Online comment form:https://tinyurl.com/DouglasLPOERoadStudy

• By email: study@SR80DouglasIPOE.info

• By phone: 1.888.581.3135

• By mail: Gordley Group Attn. Douglas Land Port of Entry Connector Road Study, 2540 N. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716

NEPA Assignment Disclosure

The environmental review, consultation and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being or have been carried out by ADOT pursuant to 23 USC 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated 06/25/2024 and executed by FHWA and ADOT. 

Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other nondiscrimination laws and authorities, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Persons that require a reasonable accommodation based on language or disability should contact Tara Gibson at 888.581.3135 or tgibson@azdot.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to ensure the State has an opportunity to address the accommodation.

De acuerdo con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés) y otras normas y leyes antidiscriminatorias, el Departamento de Transporte de Arizona (ADOT) no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad. Las personas que requieran asistencia (dentro de lo razonable) ya sea por el idioma o discapacidad deben ponerse en contacto con Tara Gibson al tgibson@azdot ó 888.581.3135. Las solicitudes deben hacerse lo más antes posible para asegurar que el Estado tenga la oportunidad de hacer los arreglos necesarios.  

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