FDOT proposes to replace the existing timber bridge at Merry Acres Drive over Helms Branch with a two lane concrete structure, pave the approaches, add new guardrail, minor drainage improvements, sodding, and placement of new signs and pavement ...  


  • The Florida Department of Transportation, District Three announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
    DATE AND TIME: February 16, 2012, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (CST)
    PLACE: Blue Lake Community Center, 1865 Highway 77, Chipley, FL
    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: FDOT proposes to replace the existing timber bridge at Merry Acres Drive over Helms Branch with a two lane concrete structure, pave the approaches, add new guardrail, minor drainage improvements, sodding, and placement of new signs and pavement markings. Merry Acres Drive will be closed during construction. County Road 273 (Glenwood Avenue), State Road 77 and East Plum Avenue have been identified as detour routes. This meeting is being held in an open house format (no formal presentation is scheduled) to allow citizens an opportunity to preview the proposed design, ask questions and/or submit comments concerning the upcoming project. FDOT representatives will be available to answers questions and receive comments.
    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Dean Mitchell, P.E., General Consultant Project Manager, 1141 Jackson Avenue, Chipley, Florida 32428, (850)638-2288 or via email: Dean.Mitchell@atkinsglobal.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: Dean Mitchell, P.E. at the contact information listed above. 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: Dean Mitchell at the number or email address listed above.