A public meeting to discuss the condition of and future plans for Shafer Road in Texas County will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18.
The meeting will take place at the Licking Senior Center on Green Street.
The road is used to travel to George O. White State Forest Nursery, school events, businesses, residential areas and as an alternate route for U.S. 63.
According to a report from The Licking News, the road was traveled by over 300 people recently to celebrate the nursery’s 90th anniversary.
“The numerous potholes and crumbling condition of the road made it a slow process, with vehicles driving erratic paths in an effort to avoid damage to their vehicles,” the report said.
“This is a very important topic for the Licking community, Texas County and the state,” said State Rep. Bennie Cook.
Cook can be reached at 573-751-2264.