24713871 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 24713871
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Division:	Ardurra Group, Inc.


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

DATE AND TIME:	Thursday, July 22, 2021 at time 5:45 p.m.

PLACE:	Virtually on GoTo Webinar; By phone at 1-562 247-8321 with passcode 201-071-785; In-Person at Belleview United Methodist Church

Subject:	A public hearing will be held regarding project plans on SE Abshier Boulevard (U.S. 27/U.S. 301/U.S. 441) and SE Hames Road (State Road 25) intersection. (FPID no. 445701-1) The purpose of this project is to enhance safety and improve traffic operations at the intersection. The project proposes adding and modifying turn lanes, as well as reconstructing and upgrading the traffic signals. Buffered bicycle lanes along SE Abshier Boulevard will also be added. Pedestrian improvements include realigning crosswalks, enhancing intersection lighting, and constructing new sidewalk to fill in gaps. The public hearing is being held to present information and receive community feedback. The Department is offering multiple ways for the community to participate in the hearing. All participants, regardless of platform they choose, will participate in the same live hearing. Virtual Option: Interested persons may join the Virtual Public Hearing (VPH) from a computer, tablet, or mobile device. A VPM is a free live presentation or webinar over the internet. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting the link below. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the hearing online. Please note, Internet Explorer cannot be used to register or attend this webinar. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5062004614370753035 Phone Option (Listen Only): Participants may join the hearing in listen-only mode by dialing 1-562-247-8321 and entering the passcode 201-071-785 when prompted. Callers may submit comments directly to the project manager by using the contact information listed at the end of this notice. In-Person Option: Participants may attend in person by going to Belleview United Methodist Church, 5640 SE Brown Road, Belleview, FL 34420. The Department requests advance registration for this option to ensure all attendees are accommodated safely and according to social distancing guidelines. To register for the in-person option, please contact the FDOT Project Manager Daniel Simpson by phone at 386-943-5394, by email at Daniel.Simpson@dot.state.fl.us, or U.S. mail at Florida Department of Transportation, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, Florida 32720. Attendees will be asked to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines as well as adhere to any local ordinances. Persons who are not feeling well should not attend the in-person hearing. The virtual and in-person hearing location will open at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 22. If joining online, please allow adequate log-in time to view the presentation in its entirety. All hearing materials, including the presentation, will be available on the project website at www.cflroads.com/project/445701-1 prior to the hearing. Also, a recording of the hearing will be available on the website within a week following the hearing. FDOT is sending notices to all property owners, business owners, interested persons and organizations to provide the opportunity to give comments to FDOT regarding this project and the proposed improvements. The hearing gives everyone an opportunity to express their views about the proposed modifications. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, please send your comments by August 2, to be included in the records for this public hearing.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Not applicable.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	7/13/2021 Vol. 47/134


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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