FDOT will hold a public hearing to provide information about proposed widening to US 98 from two to four lanes. The proposed improvements will require acquisition of right-of-way for road widening and stormwater management ponds. Existing access to ...

 

OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

ATKINS – Bartow

The Florida Department of Transportation, District One, is holding a public hearing for US 98 Project Development and Environment study from US 27 to east of Airport Road, now Haywood Taylor Boulevard, in Highlands County. All members of the public are invited to attend.

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 6:00 p.m., open house; 7:00 p.m., formal presentation

PLACE: Chateau Elan, 150 Midway Drive, Sebring, Florida 33870

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: FDOT will hold a public hearing to provide information about proposed widening to US 98 from two to four lanes. The proposed improvements will require acquisition of right-of-way for road widening and stormwater management ponds. Existing access to properties along US 98 will change due to the addition of a median. The no-build alternative, where no improvements other than routine maintenance are made to US 98 through 2036, will remain viable throughout the remainder of this study. The department sent notices to all property owners and interested people located at least 300 feet on either side of US 98 within the project limits. Project information is available for public review from October 4, 2013 to November 12, 2013 at Sebring Public Library, 319 West Center Avenue in Sebring, Florida and FDOT District One Headquarters, 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida. The hearing is 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.

People who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or people who require translation services (free of charge) should contact FDOT project manager, Mr. Aaron Kaster at [phone] or [e-mail] at least seven days prior to the hearing.

If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Department of Transportation using the Florida Relay Service, 1[phone] (TDD) or 1 [phone] (Voice).

For more information about the project, please contact Mr. Kaster at the above phone number or email address.