Lee County DOT will hold a public hearing to provide information about the recommended improvements for the Big Carlos Pass Bridge. The hearing begins with an open house at 5 p.m. and follows with a formal presentation and public comment period at 6 ...

 

OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Lee County Department of Transportation

The Lee County Department of Transportation (Lee County DOT) announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIMES: Thursday, March 19, 2020, 5:00 p.m.; formal presentation, 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: Bay Oaks Recreation Center, 2731 Oak Street, Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Lee County DOT will hold a public hearing to provide information about the recommended improvements for the Big Carlos Pass Bridge. The hearing begins with an open house at 5 p.m. and follows with a formal presentation and public comment period at 6 p.m. People attending the hearing can review project displays and speak one-on-one with project team members. Written statements or exhibits submitted at the hearing, emailed, or mailed and postmarked by Monday, March 30, 2020, will become part of the official hearing transcript.

Lee County DOT is sending notices to all property owners located within at least 300 feet of the project study area, from approximately Estrellita Drive south to the entrance of Lovers Key State Park, and other interested parties. Lee County DOT welcomes and appreciates the community’s participation in the project. The meeting gives everyone an opportunity to express their views about the proposed improvements.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Tom Marquardt, Public Works Programs Manager, Lee County Department of Transportation by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Joan LaGuardia, [phone], Florida Relay Service 711, or [e-mail]. 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: Tom Marquardt, Public Works Programs Manager, Lee County Department of Transportation by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].