This Public Hearing is being held to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the Orlando South Ultimate Interchange Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study at Florida’s Turnpike (SR 91) and Beachline ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIMES: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Open House, 5:30 p.m.; Formal Presentation, 6:30 p.m., followed by a public comment period

PLACE: The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809. Open House will be held in the Legacy North 2 Ballroom and the Formal Presentation will be held in the Legacy North 1 Ballroom.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This Public Hearing is being held to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the Orlando South Ultimate Interchange Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study at Florida’s Turnpike (SR 91) and Beachline Expressway (SR 528) in Orange County, Florida (Financial Project Identification Number 438547-1). The study will consider alternatives to reduce congestion and enhance mobility such as capacity improvements along Florida’s Turnpike (SR 91) and the Beachline Expressway (SR 528) as well as new interchanges, modified ramps, and managed lanes.

Project information will include displays that describe the proposed improvements for the preferred alternative, including proposed access modifications. An opportunity for you to provide comments will be provided during the Open House and following the Formal Presentation. Information about the study area, the purpose and need, and other project information including social, economic, and environmental effects will also be on display.

For project information and updates throughout the study, you may visit the project website at www.floridasturnpike.com/orlandosouth.html.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Anil J. Sharma, P.E., Project Manager, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (HNTB), P.O. Box 613069, Ocoee, Florida 34761-3069 or by email at [e-mail], or at [phone].

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, 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 seven (7) days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: the project manager, as noted above. 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).