This Hearing is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements to the New River CSX Railroad Bascule ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

    The Florida Department of Transportation, District Four announces a Public Hearing to which all persons are invited and the availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) phase of the New River CSX Railroad Bascule Bridge Study in Broward County, Florida.

    DATE AND TIMES: Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 6:00 p.m.; Presentation, 6:30 p.m.

    PLACE: International Game Fish Association Hall of Fame, Events Hall, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, Florida 33004

    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This Hearing is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements to the New River CSX Railroad Bascule Bridge in Broward County, Florida. Financial ID No. 406919-1-22-01, ETDM #9087. This Hearing is also being held in accordance with Federal Executive Orders 11990 and 11988.

    A Draft Environmental Assessment, prepared by the United States Coast Guard and the Florida Department of Transportation, presents the alternatives for potential bridge rehabilitation or replacement and any impacts associated with each alternative. The Draft Environmental Assessment and other project documents will be available for review between December 30, 2010 and January 31, 2011, on the study’s website, www.railroadbridgeovernewriver.com and at the following locations: Florida Department of Transportation, District Four Office, 3400 West Commercial Boulevard., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., excluding major holidays); and at the Riverland Branch Library, 2710 West Davie Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 (Monday and Thursday, 12:00 Noon – 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., excluding major holidays).

    Anyone needing project or Public Hearing information or special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should write to the address given below or by email: ray.holzweiss@dot.state.fl.us, phone: Ray Holzweiss, P.E. at (954)777-4425 or Toll Free 1(866)336-8435, extension 4425. Special accommodation requests should be made at least seven (7) days prior to the Public Hearing.

    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by writing: Ray Holzweiss, Florida Department of Transportation, District Four, 3400 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309, email: ray.holzweiss@dot.state.fl.us.

    Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.

Document Information

Hearing Meeting:
International Game Fish Association Hall of Fame, Events Hall, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, Florida 33004
Subject:
This Hearing is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements to the New River CSX Railroad Bascule Bridge in Broward County, Florida. Financial ID No. 406919-1-22-01, ETDM #9087. This Hearing is also being held in accordance with Federal Executive Orders 11990 and 11988. A Draft Environmental Assessment, prepared by the United States Coast Guard ...
Meeting:
hearing
Contact:
Ray Holzweiss, Florida Department of Transportation, District Four, 3400 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309, email: ray.holzweiss@dot.state.fl.us. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.