24586801 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 24586801
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Department:	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


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	The Florida Department of Transportation, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	Virtual: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 (Options 1 and 2) at 5:30 p.m. In-Person: Thursday, June 24, 2021 (Option 3) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

PLACE:	Option 1: Virtual/online via a computer, tablet, or smartphone Option 2: By telephone in listen-only mode Option 3: In-person at the AdventHealth Nicholson Center, 404 Celebration Place, Celebration, Florida 34747

Subject:	Financial Project Identification Number: 446581-1-22-01 Efficient Transportation Decision Making Number: 14445 Project Description: Poinciana Parkway Extension Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from CR 532 to North of I-4/SR 429 Interchange in Polk and Osceola Counties. The study will evaluate alternatives to extend Poinciana Parkway from County Road (CR) 532 to the Interstate 4 (I-4)/State Road (SR) 429 interchange, modify the I-4/SR 429 interchange to accommodate the Poinciana Parkway connection, and increase capacity of SR 429 segment from I-4 to Sinclair Road. Alternatives to be evaluated will include constructing a new four-lane expressway (expandable to eight lanes) and improvements to the existing interchanges at CR 532 and Sinclair Road. This Public Kickoff Open House will give interested persons an opportunity to review preliminary project information, provide comments, and speak with project staff. Exhibits that describe the PD&E Study process, study area, and need for the proposed improvements will be on display, along with informational videos. Please note there will be no formal presentation. All open house materials are available for review now on the project website, www.PoincianaExtension.com. The Department will provide several options to participate in the Public Kickoff Open House. You may participate virtually/online via a computer, tablet, smartphone, or by telephone in listen-only mode on June 22, 2021. Virtual/online and telephone attendees will participate in the same live virtual Public Kickoff Open House. Alternatively, you may participate in person at the AdventHealth Nicholson Center on June 24, 2021 Visit the project website, www.PoincianaExtension.com, to register for the Public Kickoff Open House and to select your participation option. Please note that registration works best in the Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Firefox web browser. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email that includes instructions on how to join the open house online. To join the open house in listen-only mode, call 1-631-992-3221 and enter access code 863-570-658. You should not attend in-person if you are not feeling well. Social Distancing guidelines and local ordinances will be followed. For assistance registering for the Public Kickoff Open House or for additional information, please contact Stephanie Underwood, Project Manager for Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (HNTB), at (407) 264-3436, or by email at Stephanie.Underwood@dot.state.fl.us. Persons wishing to submit questions or comments may do so at the Public Kickoff Open House or may contact the Project Manager.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Stephanie Underwood, Project Manager. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 United States Code (U.S.C) § 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and FDOT. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	6/8/2021 Vol. 47/110


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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