The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) will hold a Location Public Hearing in Alma to discuss plans for improvements to Highway 162, according to AHTD officials.

     The meeting will be held Thursday, September 13, 2007, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Alma High School , 101 East Main Street , in Alma .

     Plans call for making improvements to Highway 162 in order to reduce congestion through Alma and to provide a bridge over the Union Pacific railroad tracks.  Presented at the meeting will be three alternatives: improvements to existing Highway 162 through town, and, eastern and western alternatives on new location.     

      The public is invited to visit anytime during the scheduled hours to view displays, ask questions and offer comments.  For more information, contact the Arkansas State Highway & Transportation Department’s Environmental Division at 501-569-2281.