This workshop is being conducted to present the project progress to date and obtain comments from the general public on the alternatives being considered for the Project Development and Environment Study. The proposed improvements consist of ...

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The Florida Department of Transportation, District Four announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 24, 2011, Open House: 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: Binks Forest Golf Club, 400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington, Florida 33414
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This workshop is being conducted to present the project progress to date and obtain comments from the general public on the alternatives being considered for the Project Development and Environment Study. 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 evaluating access along the corridor. A 12-ft shared use path is also being considered 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 Project Identification 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 [e-mail].
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, 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 [phone] or toll free at [phone], ext. 4680 or by email at [e-mail]. Any persons who require translation services (free of charge) should also contact Mr. John Thompson seven (7) days before the workshop. 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, by telephone [phone] or toll free at [phone], ext. 4680 or by email at [e-mail] or by visiting the project website, www.sr80study.com.