Jefferson-Randolph Public Informational Meeting

Arrangements have been made for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation to hold a Public Informational Meeting to discuss safety and connectivity improvements along US Route 2, which is a National Highway System (NHS) route, and designated as both a critical rural freight route and bicycle route. This project is needed due to the narrow roadway width, lack of shoulders, deficient horizontal and vertical geometry, and poor roadway condition.

This project begins 0.7 miles east of the intersection of US Route 2 and NH Route 115 in the Town of Jefferson (approximately mile marker 13.1), near the end of the existing truck climbing lane, and proceeds 2.3 miles easterly on US Route 2 to 800-feet west of the intersection with Valley Road in the Town of Randolph (approximately mile marker 15.4).

An environmental review of the project's potential impacts on natural and cultural resources is underway in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. This project may have an effect on cultural or historic resources that are potentially eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Individuals or organizations with a demonstrated interest in the potential impacts to historic resources have an opportunity to become Consulting Parties under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Additional information will be provided at the public informational meeting.

The meeting is scheduled on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 7:00 pm, at the Randolph Town Hall, 130 Durand Road, Randolph, NH.

The purpose of this meeting is to present citizens and public officials with information regarding the proposed project and to solicit public input to ensure that project decisions meet public transportation needs and community goals and protect and enhance the environment. Accordingly, NHDOT assures that this project will be administered according to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related statutes to ensure nondiscrimination.

Any individuals needing assistance or auxiliary communication equipment due to sensory impairment or other disability, should contact the Bureau of Right-of-Way, NHDOT, PO Box 483, Concord, NH 03302-0483 or call (603) 271-3222. TDD Access: Relay NH  1-800-735-2964. Notification for the need of assistance should be made at the earliest convenience.

If you have any questions or need any additional information regarding the proposed project, call (603) 271-2171. Other information about the project can be found on the NHDOT website.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend and participate.