SALISBURY — The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold an informal public meeting regarding the proposed replacement of the Stokes Ferry Road Bridge over South Second Creek in Salisbury.

The purpose of this project is to make the bridge safer for traffic.

The meeting will take place on Monday, Aug. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Morgan Elementary School cafeteria, 3860 Liberty Road, in Gold Hill.

The public can view maps displaying the location and design of the project online at http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings.

The purpose of this meeting is for NCDOT representatives to provide information and answer questions regarding this project. There will not be a formal presentation. The opportunity to submit written comments will also be provided at the meeting or by mail no later than Aug. 22.

For additional information, contact Matt Jones, Division Nine Bridge Program manager, at 375 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27127, Phone: 336-747-7800, E-mail: mwjones@ncdot.gov.

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Anamika Laad at alaad@ncdot.gov or 919-707-6072 as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.

NCDOT will provide interpretive services upon request for persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English. Request it prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.

Aquellas personas que hablan español y no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.