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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has scheduled an alternatives public meeting for the Interstate 95 (I-95) at Pioneer Trail Interchange Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study with limits from Williamson Boulevard to Turnbull Bay Road in Volusia County. [Read more…] about Interstate 95 at Pioneer Trail Interchange Public Meeting
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public meeting for the U.S. 1 Box Culvert Replacement project from Ernest Sands Road to north of Friendship Place near Rockledge. [Read more…] about U.S. 1 Box Culvert Replacement Public Meeting
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public meeting about a concept development and evaluation study along a 4.2-mile section along State Road (S.R.) 519 (Fiske Boulevard) from County Road (C.R.) 502 (Barnes Boulevard)/Interstate 95 (I-95) northbound ramps to S.R. 520 (King Street). The meeting will be next Thursday, June 28, at the Rockledge City Hall from 6-7:30 p.m., and includes an informational looping presentation.
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT is holding a public information meeting regarding plans to improve the intersection of State Road (S.R.) A1A at S.R. 520 from Brevard Lane to north of S.R. 520 in Brevard County.
The proposed improvements include removing the free flow right turn lanes, realigning the east approach and extending the northbound dual left turn lanes. Also included in the project is the extension of the existing northbound left turn lane at the intersection of S.R. A1A and Canaveral Plaza Boulevard (Marion Lane), and various pedestrian safety improvements.
The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, at the Cocoa Beach Country Club, River Room, 5000 Tom Warriner Boulevard in Cocoa Beach. The meeting is an open house from 5-7 p.m., and includes a brief presentation at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to inform interested persons of the proposed improvements and receive their feedback.
Participants may provide comments during the meeting, by email or by mail. Written comments should be directed to Mr. Gene Varano, FDOT Project Manager, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, MS 542, DeLand, FL 32720, or [email protected]. Comments mailed should be postmarked no later than Monday, June 4, 2018. All comments, written and oral, will become part of the project’s public record.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should also contact Mr. Gene Varano. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting the FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, at [email protected].
Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT Communications Office at 386-943-5479 or [email protected].
FDOT advises drivers to slow down and use extra caution in construction zones.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One is hosting a public hearing for proposed median and access management improvements to US 41 from Blackburn Point Road to McIntosh Road in Sarasota County.
Meeting date and location:
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2018
Time: 5 p.m. Open house / 6 p.m. Public Hearing
Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 241 Burney Road, Osprey, Florida 34229
Beginning at 5 p.m., people can view the draft design plans, display boards with design overlays, ask questions, and provide comments to FDOT representatives. The formal public hearing begins at 6 p.m. A hearing moderator will offer introductory remarks and a slide presentation will follow describing the project.
The primary purpose of this project is to create a complete street that serves all users: cars, trucks, transit, pedestrians and bicycles.
The proposed design includes reconstruction of paved shoulders from 4 feet to 7 feet to provide 7-foot-wide buffered bike lanes, widening of the right-turn lanes to accommodate the new bike lanes, and adding 5-foot-wide sidewalks to fill in the gaps on either side of the roadway. The proposed design also includes widening the medians and closing the median opening at Holland Street and extend the southbound left turn lane at Bay Street to allow for additional space for vehicles.
FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. People who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Jamie Schley, District One Title VI Coordinator, at 863-519-2573 or by email at [email protected] at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
Interested parties may submit written comments at the meeting or by mail postmarked by March 26, 2018 to Justin R. Reck, FDOT Project Manager, at 801 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830, by telephone at 863-519-2502 or toll-free at 1-800-292-3368, Ext. 2502, or by email to [email protected].
For more information please visit our website SWFLRoads.com or contact Justin R. Reck as referenced above.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, will hold an alternative public meeting for US 41 sidewalk enhancement project from 69th Avenue (Bay Drive) to 63rd Avenue West and from 53rd Avenue West to Cortez Road in Manatee County, as part of the Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study.
The proposed improvements consist of constructing new sidewalk along both sides of US 41, where there is currently. no sidewalk or where existing sidewalk is not sufficient as well as lighting and signal improvements. This public meeting is being conducted to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements.
Meeting date and location:
Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Open house
Location: Ramada Waterfront Sarasota
7150 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34243
The public meeting is developed in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Jamie Schley, District One Title VI Coordinator, at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting at (863) 519-2573, or by email at [email protected]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) or 1-800-955-8770 (voice).
If you have questions about the project or scheduled Alternatives Public Meeting, please contact the Project Manager, Amy Blair, P.E. at (863) 519-2272 or by e-mail to [email protected] at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. You can also visit the project website at www.swflroads.com/us41/69thtocortez.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will conduct a public hearing Tuesday, December 19, from 5-7 p.m. regarding proposed safety improvements on State Road (S.R.) 436/South Semoran Boulevard just south of S.R. 552/Curry Ford Road. The meeting will start as an open house at 5 p.m. with a presentation at 6 p.m. followed by public comments, and will be held at the FDOT Urban Office located at 133 South Semoran Boulevard, Orlando, FL, 32807.
The proposed safety project addresses operational and safety concerns in the area by converting the full median opening at the Ross entrance driveway to a bi-directional median opening with a new traffic signal providing a protected left turn from S.R. 436. This modification reduces traffic conflict points at the intersection, improving safety. Southbound and northbound left turns into the shopping centers will still be permitted, but left turns out will be prohibited. As part of the improvements, the left turn lanes to the south of this driveway intersection will also be lengthened, allowing for more queue space.
This public hearing is being conducted to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements. Draft project documents are available for public review until January 2, 2018 at the FDOT Urban Office, 133 South Semoran Boulevard, Orlando, FL, 32807, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5p.m.
Persons wishing to submit statements, in place of or in addition to oral statements, may do so at the hearing, or by sending them to: Dave Mixon, FDOT, District Five Roadway Design, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, M.S. No. 562, DeLand, FL 32720 or [email protected].
Persons with disabilities who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Kelly Hiden, Public Involvement Coordinator, 407-508-0839, or [email protected]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
Public participation is sought without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator at [email protected].
Media inquiries can be directed to Communications Manager Steve Olson, 386-943-5479, [email protected].
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a Public Meeting for the SR 535 Corridor Planning Study. This Public Meeting is the second and final meeting being held for the planning study. The purpose of the meeting is to present the recommendations of the study to be carried forward to the next phase of the transportation planning process – a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study, which is scheduled to begin in late 2019.
The study, which is the first phase in the transportation development process, has evaluated a range of multi-modal (roadway and pedestrian) improvements to address roadway capacity, traffic operations, safety, pedestrian connectivity and other factors on the segment of State Road 535 between US 192 in Osceola County to I-4 in Orange County.
The Public Meeting is being held on: Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista South, Events Center located at 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, Florida 34746. The meeting will be an open house beginning at 5:30 PM and members of the study team will be available to answer questions and take comments. Attendees are welcomed to attend anytime between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Free parking will be provided for meeting attendees.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator by phone at 386-943-5367, or email [email protected].
Persons with disabilities who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services, free of charge, should contact: Mr. Travis Hills at (407) 540-0555 or by e-mail to [email protected], at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is hosting a public information meeting on Tuesday, October 3rd from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bayfront Community Center located at 803 N. Tamiami Trail (US 41) in Sarasota. The public may arrive anytime between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Participants can view display boards of the design and speak with FDOT and project staff. An informative video of the project will be available for viewing throughout the meeting. Project staff will be present to answer questions.
Improvements being made as part of this project consist of reconstructing the signalized intersections and replacing them with roundabouts, enhancing connectivity, circulation and safety. US 41 will be widened between the two intersections and will include bike lanes as well as dedicated turn lanes, a 10-foot sidewalk along the west side, and a 6-foot sidewalk along the east side. Other improvements include raised islands for pedestrian refuge at the intersections of US 41 at 10th Street and 14th Street, pedestrian signals, LED street lights, landscaping and City of Sarasota utility and underground drainage structure replacements. In addition, bus facilities will be enhanced to include bus landing pads, bus shelters, bus benches, bike racks, and a new bus bay adjacent to Centennial Park. Expected completion is spring 2020. The contractor is IBT Construction LLC.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Jamie Schley, District One Title VI Coordinator at 800-292-3367 or by email at [email protected] at least seven (7) days prior to the public meeting.
LEE COUNTY
In order to allow the community to recover from the effects of Hurricane Irma the SR 82 (from Lee/Colonial Boulevard to Shawnee Road) Preconstruction Public Meeting previously scheduled for Thursday, September 14th at Gateway Trinity Church is CANCELLED. Notifications will be sent out when a new date for the public meeting is confirmed.
