The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) announces a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 in Barnstead to discuss proposed improvements to a section of NH Route 28.

This project will reconstruct the intersection of NH 28, Peacham Road, and White Oak Road and widen a segment of Route 28 to improve safety. The proposed reconstruction of NH 28 will begin approximately 3,400 feet south of Peacham Road and White Oak Road and extend northerly approximately 4,300 feet. Turning lanes will be constructed on NH 28 at the Peacham Road/White Oak Road intersection.

Improvements to Peacham Road will extend approximately 750 feet east of NH 28. In addition, the approaches of White Oak Road, Yield Road, and Lake Shore Drive to NH 28 will be modified. This project may impact historic properties.

The August 28 Public Hearing will be held at the Barnstead Fire Rescue, 305 Parade Road, in Barnstead, New Hampshire, beginning at 7:00 pm.