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- Subscribe - Contact Us - Rate Card - Place an Ad Archives Revels Classifieds Real Estate Menu Guide Wedding Weather Subscribe Contact Us February 11, 2006 Interchange options on the table Staff reports PHOENIX — Phoenix businesses are invited to attend a Wednesday meeting to discuss the $40 million Fern Valley Interchange project. The meeting will be held at the Phoenix High School cafeteria, 745 N. Rose St., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. “We understand the business owners’ concerns,” said Area Manager Art Anderson. “Similar concerns were voiced in Jacksonville and Grants Pass when state highway projects appeared on the horizon. “We welcome the feedback and suggestions. ODOT projects in Jacksonville and Grants Pass received national awards in part because of our strong partnerships with the local business communities.” Groups of local stakeholders — a Citizens Advisory Committee and a Project Development Team — have met regularly since March 2004 to develop conceptual alternatives for the Interstate 5 interchange (exit 24). An Environmental Assessment will be used to formulate project alternatives and reach a preferred alternative. Construction is scheduled to start in 2008. The EA is a federal document that is prepared for a project where the significance of the social, economic and environmental impacts is not clearly established. “We’ve heard from many stakeholders, including the Phoenix Association of Business and Property Owners,” said Project Leader Debbie Timms. “We saw the need for a separate meeting just for the local business community.” ODOT will host a second event, an informal open house, on March 1 at the Phoenix High School cafeteria from 6:30 to 8 p.m. That event will provide a general project overview. “The project goal is to address the needs of Phoenix as well as the needs of people traveling to Medford for jobs, for shopping and for other services,” Timms said. “We’re a long way off from construction. Now is the time for stakeholders to help us develop the final design.” According to Timms, information is also available on the project Web site: www.oregon.gov/odot/hwy/region3. “Emotions are running high right now and understandably so,” said Timms. “The Feb. 15 meeting will help address concerns we’ve heard from Phoenix business owners. DailyTidings.com Home Page Archives | Revels | Classifieds | Real Estate Guide | Weather | Subscribe | Contact Us Copyright 2005 Ashland Daily Tidings and Ottaway Newspapers All Rights Reserved Deep Muscle Stimulator Ceramic Piggy Banks FREE Entertainment Guide Women's & Men's Slippers Accelerate Weightloss Products Backpacks Online Pharmacy Vegas Travel Guide Search Engine Optimization Student Loans Hotel & Airline Reservations Hammocks Water Filter Helzberg Diamonds Online Casinos Community Bonus Casino Mortgage Calculator Security Systems Mailing Lists Click Here Advertisement .:Advertisements:. Site Search: RESOURCES - Mail Tribune News - ODOT Road Cams