28918724 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 28918724
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:	November 18, 2024, Open House: 4:30 to 6:30 pm Presentation & Public Comment Period: 6:30 pm

PLACE:	Virtual - www.nflroads.com/vph In-Person - Mason City Community Center, 11110 S. US Highway 441, Lake City, FL 32025

Subject:	Columbia County, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Transportation, (FDOT), District Two, invites you to the I-75 at US 441/US 41 Interchange Improvements (including access management improvements at SW Howell Street) Hybrid Public Meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public of the proposed improvements and serve as an official forum providing an opportunity for the public to express their opinions and concerns regarding the project. The project is proposing operational improvements to the I-75 at US 441/US 41 interchange (commonly referred to as Ellisville Interchange) by signalizing the ramp intersections, adding turn lanes, extending existing storage lanes, and accommodating U-turn movements. South of the Ellisville Interchange, the project will enhance safety and operations by converting the existing full median opening at SW Howell Street and US 441/US 41 intersection to a directional median opening and providing a new signalized intersection 1,500 feet south of SW Howell Street. The movements removed from the SW Howell Street and US 441 / US 41 intersection will be accommodated through a new roadway called Ellisville Access Road. These improvements will accommodate both existing developments as well as planned future developments along the corridor. For your convenience, there are several options to participate in the Public Meeting, including a virtual/online option and an in-person option. All participants, regardless of the platform they choose, will receive the same information about the proposed project and all comments received in-person, virtually, or electronically will be given equal consideration. For more information about the project, please visit the project website at www.nflroads.com/EllisvilleInterchange. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, please note that comments must be received by December 2, 2024, to be included in the formal meeting record. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Justin Fairman at (386) 961-7871 or justin.fairman@dot.state.fl.us at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Chad Williams, P.E., Columbia County, 607 NW Quinten Street, Lake City, Florida 32055, Phone: (386) 758-1019, Email: chad_williams@columbiacountyfla.com

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	11/8/2024 Vol. 50/220


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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