FDOT is evaluating future repair, rehabilitation or replacement of the existing, two-lane Cortez Bridge. Replacement alternatives include a low-level drawbridge, a mid-level drawbridge and a high-level fixed bridge within the existing corridor. ...

 

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ATKINS - Bartow

The Florida Department of Transportation, District One, is holding a public kickoff meeting as part of the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for Cortez Bridge on State Road (SR) 684 in Manatee County, Florida. The study limits are SR 684 (Cortez Road) from SR 789 (Gulf Drive) to 123rd Street West. All members of the public are invited to attend.

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Kirkwood Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 6101 Cortez Road West, Bradenton, FL

FDOT is evaluating future repair, rehabilitation or replacement of the existing, two-lane Cortez Bridge. Replacement alternatives include a low-level drawbridge, a mid-level drawbridge and a high-level fixed bridge within the existing corridor.

The department sent notices to property owners located within 300 feet either side of SR 684 within the study limits, people living or owning property west of 115th Street West on the mainland approach to the bridge, and everyone who lives or owns property on Anna Maria Island. FDOT encourages all interested people to attend and express their views regarding the project and information presented.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. People who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or who require translation services (free of charge) should contact FDOT project manager, Tony Sherrard at [phone] or [e-mail] at least seven days prior to the public meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Department of Transportation using the Florida Relay Service, [phone] (TDD) or [phone] (Voice).

For more information about the project or the public meeting, please contact Mr. Sherrard at the above phone number or e-mail address.