Financial Project I.D.: 436292-1 Project Description: Interstate 95 (I-95) at Pioneer Trail Interchange PD&E study, Volusia County The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will conduct a public hearing for the Interstate 95 (I-95) at ...

 

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This notice has nothing to do with any rule or rulemaking process.

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

DATE AND TIME: Monday, March 30, 2020, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Brannon Center, 105 S. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

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Financial Project I.D.: 436292-1

Project Description: Interstate 95 (I-95) at Pioneer Trail Interchange PD&E study, Volusia County

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will conduct a public hearing for the Interstate 95 (I-95) at Pioneer Trail Interchange Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study, from Williamson Boulevard to Turnbull Bay Road in Volusia County, Florida. This hearing is being conducted to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design and social, economic and environmental effects of the proposed improvements. The preferred alternative consists of a partial cloverleaf interchange at Pioneer Trail, which includes a southbound off-ramp for drivers to continue westbound and a separate southbound loop off-ramp for drivers to continue eastbound on Pioneer Trail. In the northbound direction, one northbound loop off-ramp will be provided for drivers to continue eastbound or westbound on Pioneer Trail.

The public hearing will begin as an open house at 5:30 p.m. with a formal presentation at 6:00 p.m., followed by a public comment period. A court reporter will prepare a verbatim transcript of the proceedings.

The project documents (draft environmental and engineering reports) will be available for public review from March 6, 2020 through April 9, 2020 at the following locations:

1.                 New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 Noon – 5:00 p.m.
2.                 FDOT District Five Office, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32720 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon. through Fri.).
3.                 Online at www.cflroads.com. Simply type 436292-1 in the search box and click on the project name in the search results. The documents will remain accessible here after April 9th, 2020.

Persons wishing to submit written statements or other exhibits, in place of or in addition to oral statements, may do so at the hearing or by sending them to Mary McGehee, FDOT Project Manager, via e-mail at [e-mail], or by U.S. Mail to 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32720. All exhibits or statements postmarked on or before April 9, 2020 will become a part of the public hearing record.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, by email at [e-mail].

Persons with disabilities who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Ms. Mary McGehee, FDOT Project Manager, by phone at (386)943-50630, or via e-mail at [e-mail] at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing.

If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

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 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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, YOU MAY CONTACT:  Mary McGehee, FDOT Project Manager, at [phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail].