This is a Design Change Reevaluation Public Hearing. This hearing is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning proposed design changes for the widening of U.S. 17 in Hardee County. The Project ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The Department of Transportation, District 1 announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIMES: Monday, December 15, 2008, Open House: 6:00 p.m., Formal Presentation: 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Hardee County Agri Civic Center, 515 Civic Center Drive, Wauchula, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This is a Design Change Reevaluation Public Hearing. This hearing is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning proposed design changes for the widening of U.S. 17 in Hardee County.

The Project Development and Environment Study (PD&E) (Financial Project ID Number: 412631-1-22-01), approved July 11, 2006, recommended the widening of U.S. 17 from two to four lanes from the DeSoto/Hardee County Line to Third Avenue in Zolfo Springs. The reevaluation of the original approved PD&E study is being done at the request of Hardee County. The limits of the reevaluation extend from the Desoto/Hardee County Line to just north of Charlie Creek, a distance of approximately 3.5 miles. This design change includes using the railroad right-of-way that was purchased by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to create a one-way pair system around the Brookside Bluffs Community and the Bluffs Golf Course. Additional right-of-way is required on the west side of the existing U.S. 17 roadway to accommodate a required curve correction at Fish Branch Road. Right-of-way acquisition will also be required for proposed crossover connections and stormwater management facilities.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mr. Tony Sherrard, Project Manager, FDOT District One, Post Office Box 1249, Bartow, Florida 33831.

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. Tony Sherrard, Project Manager, FDOT District One, by telephone at [phone], by e-mail: [e-mail], or mail: Mr. Tony Sherrard, Project Manager, FDOT District One, Post Office Box 1249, Bartow, Florida 33831. 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).