23819143 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 23819143
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Division:	QCAusa


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	The Florida Department of Transportation announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	November 17, 2020, The hearing will begin with an open house at 5:30 p.m., followed by a formal public hearing at 6 p.m.

PLACE:	Bayshore Gardens Community Clubhouse, 6919 26th St. West, Bradenton, FL 34207 Online registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9158311045794455054

Subject:	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One will hold a public hearing about median modifications and improvements to US 41 (SR 45) from 63rd Avenue West to 53rd Avenue West in Manatee County, Florida, Financial Project Identification Number: 444049-1. The hearing will be held in-person and online to allow for maximum participation. The presentation will be shown at the hearing location and online; all participants, regardless of the platform they choose, will participate in the same live hearing. . The purpose of this hearing is to present information and obtain public input on the design of a road improvement project on US 41(SR 45) from 63rd Avenue West to 53rd Avenue West. This segment is a seven-lane undivided roadway with a design and posted speed of 45 miles per hour. Left turns from US 41 are currently accommodated by a continuous two-way left turn lane. To enhance traffic flow and improve safety, the project will convert the continuous turn lane into a raised 11-foot-wide median with traffic separators and directional openings. The proposed design project will incorporate raised medians and traffic separators, mill and resurface the roadway, replace signal loops, and apply new pavement markings. This project will also facilitate future corridor enhancements, which will include adding signalized mid-block pedestrian crossings. The hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. with an Open House. During that time in-person attendees will be able to view displays, speak with project staff, and submit handwritten comments. Attendees participating online (virtual) may view project materials on the project website: www.SWFLroads.com. The formal presentation will begin for all attendees promptly at 6 p.m. and will be followed by a formal verbal comment period. For those who choose to participate in person, the Department requests advance registration to ensure all attendees are accommodated safely and according to social distancing guidelines. To register for the in-person option, please contact Amy E. Blair, P.E., FDOT Project Manager, at Amy.Blair@dot.state.fl.us or call 863- 608-3369. Written or emailed comments not received at the hearing must be postmarked or emailed by November 27, 2020 to be included in the official hearing record. Written comments can be submitted by mail at Amy E. Blair P.E., FDOT Project Manager, 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830, email at Amy.Blair@dot.state.fl.us or by calling 863-608-3369 or toll-free at 1-800-292-3368. Draft design plans will be available for review at the public hearing and from October 27 to November 18, 2020 at the Gulf Gate Public Library at 7112 Curtiss Avenue in Sarasota. Library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. The library is closed on Sunday. Documents are also available at www.SWFLRoads.com. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Comuníquese con nosotros: Nos importa mucho la opinión del público sobre el proyecto. Si tiene preguntas o comentarios, o simplemente desea más información, por favor comuníquese con nosotros. Nuestra representante en español es: Yvonne.McClellan@qcausa.com, 239-285- 7552


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Amy E. Blair P.E., FDOT Project Manager, 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830, or emailed at Amy.Blair@dot.state.fl.us.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	11/4/2020 Vol. 46/216


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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