The Florida Department of Transportation, District Six announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Founders Park, Community Center, 87000 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: FDOT is developing the design for two repaving projects to improve the roadway along State Road 5/Overseas Highway in Monroe County. The limits for one of the proposed projects extend from Jerome Avenue (Mile Marker 81.4) to Whale Harbor Channel (Mile Marker 84.0). The limits for the other project extend from Whale Harbor Channel (Mile Marker 84.0) to the entrance of Smugglers Cove (Mile Marker 85.6). Both projects are in the Village of Islamorada.
The proposed work for this project includes repaving the existing roadway to extend the life of the road, changing the existing typical section to include bicycle lanes, and reworking the existing northbound shoulder area along the project corridor to create a 10-foot wide paved shoulder that can be utilized during as a through lane during emergency evacuations. New signs, pavement markings and minor drainage improvements will also be included.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: David Ramil, Public Information Specialist, (786)877-4375 or via e-mail: dramil@mrgmiami.com.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Brian Rick at (305)470-5349 or in writing: FDOT, 1000 N.W. 111 Ave., Miami, FL 33172, by e-mail: brian.rick@dot.state.fl.us. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
For more information, you may contact: David Ramil, Public Information Specialist at (786)877-4375 or via e-mail: dramil@mrgmiami.com.