AMES, Iowa – July 28, 2022 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing and requesting public input for the proposed U.S. 30 bypass in Missouri Valley, Harrison County. The Iowa DOT would like to gather public feedback on the environmental documentation, preferred alternative, and potential impacts related to the planned improvements. The environmental assessment is now available to review at the Missouri Valley Public Library, 420 East Huron Street, Missouri Valley, and is available online at: https://iowadot.gov/ole/NEPA-Compliance/NEPA-documents/US-30-Missouri-Valley-Bypass

The Iowa DOT is providing two meeting formats for the public hearing: in-person and a virtual at your own pace. If you do not have access to the internet, or need assistance viewing the materials, please contact the DOT representative listed below.

In-Person Meeting:

Date/Time: August 4, 2022 / 4:30 p.m.

Location: Rand Center, 100 South 4^th Street, Missouri Valley

Description: The public hearing will be conducted using a combined open forum and formal format. The open forum will be held from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., where Iowa DOT staff will be present to informally discuss the project. After the open forum, a formal presentation will be displayed beginning at 5:15 p.m. and followed by a question-and-answer session.

At your own pace Meeting:

Date/Time: Anytime between August 4 – August 29, 2022

How to Attend: Navigate to www.iowadot.gov/pim and click on “U.S. 30 Missouri Valley”

Description: Experience a self-guided tour of the proposed project and submit comments and questions at any time during the comment period.

Comments and questions regarding the online public hearing should be received by August 29, 2022.