A public hearing is being held regarding plans to improve safety in the area of State Road (S.R.) 25/U.S. 27 at the intersection of Highland Lakes Boulevard. The project addresses operational and safety concerns in the area by converting the full ...

 

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The Valerin Group, Inc.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, October 26, 2017, 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. p.m.

PLACE: The Fellowship at 27 Church, 25900 U.S. Highway 27, Leesburg, FL 34748

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: A public hearing is being held regarding plans to improve safety in the area of State Road (S.R.) 25/U.S. 27 at the intersection of Highland Lakes Boulevard.

The project addresses operational and safety concerns in the area by converting the full median opening to a southbound directional median opening. Also proposed is the addition of a designated northbound directional median opening for U-Turns to the north of this intersection. This modification reduces traffic conflict points at the intersection, improving safety.

The public hearing will be between 5:00 p.m. and-7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 2017, at The Fellowship at 27 Church, 25900 U.S. Highway 27, Leesburg, FL 34748. There will be an open house at 5 p.m. during which staff will be available to discuss the project and answer questions, followed by the formal hearing presentation at 6:00 p.m., after which participants may provide their verbal comments to all present.

Participants may provide verbal comments directly to a court reporter before and after the formal presentation. Written comments can be submitted at the hearing, sent by mail to Steven Buck, Florida Department of Transportation, District Five Roadway Design, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, M.S. #543, DeLand, FL 32720, or emailed to [e-mail], no later than November 6, 2017. All comments written and oral will become part of the project’s public record.

The draft project documents and other information will be available for public review from October 5, 2017 to November 6, 2017 at the Leesburg Public Library, 100 East Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748, Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator by phone at [phone], or via email at [e-mail].

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: There is no agenda

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: Kelly Hiden, Public Involvement Coordinator by phone at [phone], or via email at [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).

For more information, you may contact: Steven Buck at [phone], or via email at [e-mail].