The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to attend a public workshop to provide details on the upcoming traffic pattern change from a conventional interchange to a diverging diamond interchange at I-75 and University Parkway, in ...

 

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

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

PLACE: Everglades University, 6001 Lake Osprey Drive, Osprey Room Second Floor, Sarasota, FL 34240

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to attend a public workshop to provide details on the upcoming traffic pattern change from a conventional interchange to a diverging diamond interchange at I-75 and University Parkway, in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. The workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4 at Everglades University, 6001 Lake Osprey Drive, Osprey Room, Second Floor, Sarasota, FL 34240. You may arrive at 5: p.m. to review the exhibit(s) and talk to FDOT staff. A brief presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by questions and answers.

Improvements being made as part of this project consist of constructing a Diverging Diamond Interchange, adding an auxiliary lane on northbound and southbound I-75, new bridges on I-75 over University Parkway, widening of University Parkway, widening of I-75 bridges over Erie Creek and Foley creek, realignment of on and off-ramps at I-75 / University Parkway, ponds and drainage improvements, new lighting and signalization, construction of a noise wall on the west side of I-75, sidewalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian walkways.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: There is no agenda.

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: Jamie Schley, District One Title VI Coordinator at [phone] or email [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: Trudy Gerena, Senior Public Information Officer at [phone] or [e-mail].