The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will host a public open house meeting Tuesday, May 5, to provide information and hear comments regarding the Joseph to Wallowa Lake Bike Path Project. The meeting will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Joseph Community Center, located at 102 E. First Street.

Construction is projected to start in 2016. The goal of the project is to provide a separated path to allow bicyclists and pedestrians to travel between Joseph and the north end of Wallowa Lake in a safe manner.

The project will be approximately three-quarters of a mile long and will provide a 10-foot-wide path along the west side of the highway from College Street to the north boat ramp area.

The purpose of the May 5 meeting is to share project plans and provide an update. Key project staff will be available for questions.