A VPH for the SR 52 proposed median change between US 19 (SR 55) and Indian River Drive/Hicks Road, FPN: 431315-1, Pasco County, Florida. You may participate in the VPH in the following ways: 1) From any computer with an internet connection by ...

 

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

DATE AND TIME: Friday, November 14, 2014, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: Online at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/878761226 or one of the following viewing locations: Hudson Regional Library, Conference Room, 8012 Library Road, Hudson, FL 34667 or FDOT, District Seven, Pelican Conference Room, 11201 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: A VPH for the SR 52 proposed median change between US 19 (SR 55) and Indian River Drive/Hicks Road, FPN: 431315-1, Pasco County, Florida. You may participate in the VPH in the following ways: 1) From any computer with an internet connection by registering at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/878761226, or 2) Attend in person at one of the locations listed above. If you plan to participate over the internet, advance registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the VPH. The VPH will open at 1:00 p.m., and the project presentation will start promptly at 1:15 p.m. Please allow adequate time for log-in. After the PowerPoint presentation has concluded, there will be an opportunity for participants at both viewing locations, and those online, to provide verbal comments to be included in the official VPH record. After the verbal portion of the VPH has concluded, the project PowerPoint presentation will be shown continuously for the duration of the VPH.

This public hearing is being conducted to afford affected property and business owners, interested persons and organizations, and local governments, the opportunity to provide comments to FDOT regarding the proposed median change to SR 52 between US 19 (SR 55) and Indian Drive/Hicks Road. The existing full median opening immediately to the west of the SR 52/Little Road intersection will be replaced with a concrete directional median opening. Motorists traveling on SR 52 will still be able to make left turns into the driveway to Publix/Tower Oaks and the driveway to the Plaza of the Oaks. Motorists exiting these driveways will not be able to make left turns onto SR 52.

Other proposed improvements include repaving of the existing roadway within the stated project limits, upgrading sidewalk and curb ramps to ADA standards, traffic signal improvements, and upgrading signage and pavement markings.

This VPH is held pursuant to Chapters 120, 335.18, and 335.199, Florida Statutes. FDOT, District Seven, will receive verbal and written comments online and at each VPH location. Written comments not received at the hearing can be emailed to [e-mail], attention: VPH # 431315-1 or mailed to: Charlie Xie, P.E., Project Manager, FDOT, District Seven, 11201 N. McKinley Drive, MS 7-600, Tampa, FL 33612. All comments must be emailed or postmarked by November 24, 2014 to become part of the official VPH record. Participation via webinar is also considered part of the official VPH record.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Charlie Xie.

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 2 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Charlie Xie, P.E., Project Manager at 1(800)226-7220, [phone] or [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: Charlie Xie, P.E., Project Manager at 1(800)226-7220, [phone] or [e-mail].