27647151 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 27647151
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Division:	MRGMiami


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

DATE AND TIME:	Thursday, November 2, 2023; Open House: 5 to 6 p.m.; Formal Presentation begins at 6 p.m.

PLACE:	www.swflroads.com/project/441942-1 or The Field House at Babcock Ranch, 43281 Cypress Parkway, Babcock Ranch, FL 33982

Subject:	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public hearing for the State Road (SR) 31 Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study (FPID 441942-1) from SR 80 to SR 78 in Lee County on Thursday, November 2, 2023. This study will evaluate alternatives to address safety, future traffic demands, and to improve the roadway design to better serve the needs of all users, including bicyclists and pedestrians. This hearing is being conducted to present the preferred alternative and all analysis to date, as well as 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. You can participate live online or in-person. The information presented during either format will be the same and all attendees will have opportunity to comment. Participate in the November 2, 2023 public hearing: In-Person Option: at The Field House at Babcock Ranch, 43281 Cypress Parkway, Babcock Ranch, FL 33982 Anytime between 5 – 6 p.m. Open house 6 p.m. Formal presentation and comment Displays will be available starting at 5 p.m. to review at your own pace and the formal presentation will begin at 6 p.m. The project team will be available for discussion. Live Online Option: starting at 5:45 p.m. at https://bit.ly/SR31-SR80-SR78-PH (please register in advance) Materials will be posted by October 26, 2023 on the project webpage. If you are unable to attend the hearing, comments can also be provided through the project webpage www.swflroads.com/project/441942-1 or by email Patrick.Bateman@dot.state.fl.us or by mail to FDOT District One, Attn: Patrick Bateman, P.E., MS 1-40, 801 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, they must be received or postmarked by November 12, 2023, to be included in the formal hearing record. All comments are weighted equally. Questions can be answered by calling the FDOT project manager Patrick Bateman, P.E. at (863) 519-2792. Project documents will be available for public viewing during normal business hours from October 11, 2023 to November 12, 2023, at Riverdale Public Library, 2421 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905 and at the FDOT SWIFT SunGuide Center, 10041 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33913. They will also be available on the project webpage. FDOT is sending a notice to all property owners and tenants within at least 300 feet on either side of the project and to other public officials, regulatory agencies, organizations, and individuals interested in the project. In accordance with Rule 14-97 of the Florida Administrative Code, the proposed improvements will include a median to control the movements, or access, of turning traffic. These changes are presented in compliance with Section 335.199 Florida Statutes (Transportation projects modifying access to adjacent property). 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 May 26, 2022 and executed by FHWA and FDOT.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting:

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	10/23/2023 Vol. 49/206


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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