This is a design change reevaluation public hearing. This hearing is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the proposed design changes for the widening of US 17 in Hardee County. The Project ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The Department of Transportation, District One announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIMES: Tuesday, May 5, 2009, Open House, 6:00 p.m.; Formal Presentation, 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Hardee County Agri-Center, 515 Civic Center Drive, Wauchula, Florida 33873

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This is a design change reevaluation public hearing. This hearing is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the proposed design changes for the widening of US 17 in Hardee County.

The Project Development and Environment Study (PD&E) (Financial Project ID Number: 412631-1-22-01), approved on July 11, 2006, recommended the widening of US 17 from two to four lanes from the DeSoto/Hardee County Line to Third Avenue in Zolfo Springs. The limits of the reevaluation are from C.R. 634 (Sweetwater Road) to Third Avenue in Zolfo Springs, a distance of approximately 5.5 miles.

This project is being developed in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mr. Tony Sherrard, Project Manager, FDOT, District One, Post Office Box 1249, Bartow, Florida 33831.

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: Mr. Tony Sherrard, Project Manager, FDOT, District One at [phone], by e-mail: [e-mail] or by writing: Post Office Box 1249, Bartow, Florida 33831. 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. Tony Sherrard, Project Manager, FDOT, District One, [phone], by e-mail: [e-mail] or by writing: Post Office Box 1249, Bartow, Florida 33831.