26838462 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26838462
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Department:	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


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	The Florida Department of Transportation, District 2 announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	February 28, 2023 Open House 5:30 p.m. Presentation 6:00 p.m.

PLACE:	Virtual: Register at: www.nflroads.com/vph

Subject:	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 2 invites you to the Hybrid Public Meeting for the Granger Drive over Steinhatchee River Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study. FDOT is conducting a PD&E study to replace the Granger Drive Bridge (No. 284096) over a tributary of the Steinhatchee River. The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public of the evaluated alternatives and provide an opportunity for the public to express their opinions and concerns regarding the project. For your convenience, there are several options to participate in the public meeting including an in-person option, a virtual/online option, and a dial in option. All participants, regardless of the platform they choose, will receive the same information on the proposed project and all comments received in-person, virtually or electronically will be given equal weight. Online Option - February 28, 2023 Open House: 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Presentation & Public Comment Period: 6:00 p.m. Register at: www.nflroads.com/vph Listen Only Phone Option Presentation & Public Comment Period: 6:00 p.m. In-Person Meeting - March 2, 2023 Open House: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Public Comment Period: 6:30 p.m. Location: Steinhatchee Community Center, 1013 Riverside Drive, Steinhatchee, FL 32359. The Granger Drive bridge is currently a single-lane, two-span timber bridge over the tributary of the Steinhatchee River. Constructed in 1989, the bridge connects the two unpaved segments of Granger Drive. In 2019, the bridge was closed due to significant deterioration of the bridge substructure. The PD&E study is proposing to replace the existing bridge with a single-lane, cast-in-place concrete bridge. The proposed bridge will increase the horizontal and vertical clearance underneath the bridge to allow larger boats to pass underneath it. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, please note that comments must be received by March 12, 2023 to be including in the formal meeting record. Public participation is solicited 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 Jared Sweat, Project Manager at the information provided below at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. 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 U.S.C. § 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jared Sweat, Project Manager, Florida Department of Transportation, 1109 S. Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL 32025. Phone: (386) 961-7462, Email: jared.sweat@dot.state.fl.us

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	2/21/2023 Vol. 49/35


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