NYSDOT to host public meeting Aug. 30. Topic? Issues around Keuka Lake

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, August 30, to share information with public officials and residents on many topics specific to State Routes 54 and 54A adjacent to Keuka Lake, in the towns of Pulteney, Urbana, Wayne and the Village of Hammondsport.   The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Hammondsport Fire Hall located at 8521 State Route 54, Hammondsport.

Topics that will be covered include the legal aspects of the DOT right of way along these routes; responsibilities of the Department and of private property owners; Highway Work and Use and Occupancy Permits; driveways; retaining walls; parking; drainage and the State Environmental Quality Review Act.

Public officials and residents are encouraged to attend the meeting.  Attendees will be given an opportunity at the end of the meeting to submit comment/question forms for response by the Department.

The meeting location is accessible for people with disabilities. If a sign language interpreter, translation or other accommodations are needed to participate in this public meeting, please contact Annette Burdett, at email Annette.Burdett@dot.ny.gov, or by calling (607) 324-8405 by August 28.