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 improvements to SR 80 (Southern Boulevard) ...  


  • The Florida Department of Transportation announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.
    DATE AND TIME: Thursday, December 8, 2011, Open House, 6:00 p.m.; Formal Presentation, 6:30 p.m. followed by a public comment period
    PLACE: Binks Forest Golf Club, 400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington, Florida 33414
    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: 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 improvements to SR 80 (Southern Boulevard) from CR 880 to Forest Hill Boulevard. The proposed improvements consist of widening SR 80 (Southern Boulevard) from Lion Country Safari Road to Forest Hill Boulevard from the existing four (4) lanes to six (6) lanes, three (3) lanes in each direction to meet future travel demands. Other improvements include upgrading the drainage system and median access along the corridor. A 12-ft. shared use path is also being proposed along the north side of SR 80 (Southern Boulevard). The project corridor is approximately nine (9) miles and is located in Palm Beach County, Florida (Financial Management Number 419345-1-22-01).
    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mr. John Thompson, Project Manager, Florida Department of Transportation, District Four, 3400 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 or email: john.thompson@dot.state.fl.us.
    Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.
    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: Mr. John Thompson at (954)777-4680, toll free: 1(866)336-8435, ext. 4680 or by email: john.thompson@dot.state.fl.us. Any persons who require translation services (free of charge) should also contact: Mr. John Thompson seven (7) days before the hearing. 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. John Thompson, Project Manager, Florida Department of Transportation, District Four, 3400 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309, (954)777-4680, toll free: 1(866)336-8435, ext. 4680, by email: john.thompson@dot.state.fl.us or by visiting the project website: www.sr80study.com.