FDOT will reconstruct the I-75/SR 70 interchange from the existing interchange with loop ramps in the northwest and northeast quadrants, to a single loop ramp in the northwest quadrant. The project will also expand I-75 to an eight-lane highway with ...

 

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ATKINS - Tampa

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, October 19, 2017, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Manatee Technical College Auditorium, 6305 SR 70 East, Bradenton, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: FDOT will reconstruct the I-75/SR 70 interchange from the existing interchange with loop ramps in the northwest and northeast quadrants, to a single loop ramp in the northwest quadrant. The project will also expand I-75 to an eight-lane highway with three through lanes and an auxiliary lane in each direction. The bridge over SR 70 will be rebuilt, and the I-75 bridges at the Braden River will be widened. SR 70 will be widened within the above stated limits, and safety enhancements, including sidewalks and buffered bike lanes, will be constructed.

The meeting will be an open house format where people can ask questions and provide comments to FDOT representatives in a one-on-one setting. A project PowerPoint presentation will play continuously throughout the meeting. Interested people can complete a comment sheet at the meeting or mail it to FDOT by October 30, 2017.

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 December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.

FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. People who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or who require translation services (free of charge) should contact FDOT project manager Jeffrey Mednick at [phone] or [e-mail] at least seven days prior to the public meeting.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jeffrey Mednick at [phone] or [e-mail]

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: Jeffrey Mednick at [phone] or [e-mail]. 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).