The hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design and social, economic and environmental effects of proposed improvements to Ben C. Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

    The Department of Transportation, District One in cooperation with Lee County announces a public hearing to which all persons are invited.

    DATE AND TIMES: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, Open House, 6:00 p.m.; Formal Hearing, 7:00 p.m.

    PLACE: Gulf Coast Church of Christ Gymnasium, 9550 Ben C. Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida

    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design and social, economic and environmental effects of proposed improvements to Ben C. Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway from north of Daniels Parkway to Colonial Boulevard, a distance of about 3.1 miles. Ben C. Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway will be widened to a four-lane divided roadway within existing right-of-way from north of Daniels Parkway to Heritage Palms Boulevard. Ben C. Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway is a four-lane roadway between Heritage Palms Boulevard and Colonial Boulevard.

    Financial Project ID: 427352-1-58-01; Federal Project ID: ARRA 544 B.

    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Chris Piazza, P.E., Project Manager, Florida Department of Transportation, P. O. Box 1249, Bartow, FL 33831, (863)519-2293.

    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this hearing or translation services (free of charge) is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the hearing by contacting: Mr. Piazza. The hearing is being developed in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Related Statutes. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. 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: Mr. Piazza at the address or phone number listed above.