The Florida Department of Transportation announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: April 19, 2011, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Olive Baptist Church Passmore Hall, 1836 East Olive Road, Pensacola, FL 32514
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will conduct a Public Information Meeting concerning proposed improvements to SR 8 (I-10) from east of SR 291 (Davis Highway) to east of SR 10A (US 90). The purpose of the meeting is to afford interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the status of the design project. Plans showing the proposed improvements will be on display. The meeting will be conducted in an open house format (no formal presentation is scheduled). FDOT representatives will be available to discuss the project, receive questions, answer questions and explain the proposed improvements.
Currently, FDOT proposes to widen SR 8 (I-10) from four (4) lanes to six (6) lanes from east of SR 291 (Davis Highway) to east of SR 10A (US 90). Widening along SR 8 will occur within the existing right-of-way by reducing the median from 64' to 40'. This project is approximately 2.74 miles in length and the typical section will consist of three (3) 12' lanes in each direction, 10' paved inside and outside shoulders with rumble strips, and a 40' median. The existing travel lanes and paved shoulders will be resurfaced as a part of this project. The Department is scheduled to accept bids in August 2013, with construction anticipated to begin in winter 2013. Construction duration is anticipated to be two (2) years. Additional right-of-way will be required to construct stormwater ponds and improvements along Scenic Highway.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: William Barber, PE, Project Manager, FDOT, P. O. Box 607, Chipley, FL 32428 or toll-free at 1(888)638-0250, ext. 612.
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: William Barber, PE, Project Manager, FDOT, P.O. Box 607, Chipley, FL 32428 or toll-free at 1(888)638-0250, ext. 612. 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: William Barber, PE, Project Manager, FDOT, P.O. Box 607, Chipley, FL 32428 or toll-free at 1(888)638-0250, ext. 612. His email address is william.barber2@dot.state.fl.us. You may also contact: Tommie Speights, District Three Public Information Director, toll-free at 1(888)638-0250, ext. 208. His email address is tommie.speights@dot.state.fl.us.