The intent of this project is to resurface approximately 3.5 miles of U.S. 231 from north of State Road (S.R.) 73 to north of County Road (C.R.) 162 (Jacob Road) in Jackson County. Existing travel lanes, auxiliary lanes, median crossovers, and ...  

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    CARPE DIEM COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS, INC.

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

    DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. CT. A formal presentation and public comment period will begin at 6:00 p.m. CT.

    PLACE: City of Cottondale Community Center, 2666 Front Street, Cottondale

    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The intent of this project is to resurface approximately 3.5 miles of U.S. 231 from north of State Road (S.R.) 73 to north of County Road (C.R.) 162 (Jacob Road) in Jackson County. Existing travel lanes, auxiliary lanes, median crossovers, and paved shoulders will be resurfaced. Additional improvements include guardrail upgrades and drainage improvements. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and a Restrictive Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) will be added at the U.S. 231 and Jacob Road intersection. ITS will provide improved video coverage of the U.S. 231 and Jacob Road intersection while the RCUT will reduce the number and severity of angle crashes that occur at this intersection. No right-of-way is anticipated. Bids for construction will be received fall 2019.

    During the informal portion of the hearing, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) representatives will be available to discuss the project, answer questions, and receive your comments. A court reporter will also be available to receive your comments. During the formal portion of the hearing, FDOT will make a presentation followed by public comments.

    For more information, follow the Florida Department of Transportation District Three on Twitter @myfdot_nwfl or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MyFDOTNWFL.

    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: D.J. Barber, P.E., FDOT Project Manager, toll-free at 1(888)638-0250, extension 1464 or via email at lonnie.barber@dot.state.fl.us.

    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: D.J. Barber, P.E., FDOT Project Manager, at the above phone number or email address. 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: you may contact: D.J. Barber, P.E., FDOT Project Manager, toll-free at 1(888)638-0250, extension 1464 or via email at lonnie.barber@dot.state.fl.us.