Financial Management No. 429356-1-22-01 U.S. 441 (State Road (S.R.) 500) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from north of S.R. 46 to S.R. 44 in Lake County. This public hearing is being held to give interested persons an opportunity ...

OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
CH2M Hill

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, November 8, 2012, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Note: In the event of severe weather or other unforeseen conditions, an alternate date is scheduled on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at the same times and location.
PLACE: Mount Dora Community Building, 520 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, FL 32757
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Financial Management No. 429356-1-22-01
U.S. 441 (State Road (S.R.) 500) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from north of S.R. 46 to S.R. 44 in Lake County.
This public hearing is being held to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location; conceptual design; and social, economic and environmental effects of the proposed project. The study examines proposed improvements including widening U.S. 441 from four lanes to six lanes, roadway and driveway reconstruction, drainage improvements, proposed sidewalks and changes to intersections and turn lanes within the study limits. The hearing is also being held to receive input on the proposed access management changes for the project which include median modifications and reclassification of U.S. 441 from Access Class 3 to Access Class 5. This project is not currently funded for right-of-way acquisition or construction.
The environmental documents and preliminary plans prepared for the study will be available for public review at the hearing and online at http://us441study.com. They will also be available during normal business hours from October 18 to November 19 at the W.T. Bland Public Library located at 1995 North Donnelly Street in Mount Dora and at the Eustis Memorial Library located at 120 North Center Street in Eustis.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Mary McGehee, FDOT Project Manager by mail at 710 S. Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, Florida 32720, or by email at [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: Ms. Tara Jones, CH2M HILL, by telephone at [phone] Ext. 52158, email at [e-mail], or by mail at 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 505, Orlando, Florida 32801. 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).
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.
For more information, you may contact: Either Ms. Mary McGehee, the FDOT Project Manager at [phone] or email at [e-mail] OR Ms. Tara Jones at the phone number above.