This public hearing will be conducted to allow interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvement. The Preferred Build ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The Town of Astatula and Lake County announce a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIMES: Tuesday, May 18, 2010, Project Information Session, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Following the Project Information Session a formal Public Hearing (Project Presentation and Public Testimony Period), 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: Ingram Community Building, 25029 CR 561, Astatula, Florida 34705

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This public hearing will be conducted to allow interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvement. The Preferred Build Alternative for the roadway and the No Build Alternative will be presented. The purpose of this project is to enhance safety and mobility in the area. The preferred alternative improvements will include resurfacing and safety modifications to horizontal curves on the northern and southern end of the study corridor, from CR 455 to Bates Lane and from north of Virginia Avenue to Country Club Drive. The preferred alternative includes widening/reconstruction of the roadway to a two-lane urban section with a center left turn lane/median and curb and gutter from Bates Lane to north of Virginia Avenue. Sidewalks are included on both sides of the roadway from Maryland Avenue to Virginia Avenue, and on the west side only from Virginia Avenue to Palm Drive. The preferred alternative also includes the construction of a roundabout at the CR 455 intersection, reconstruction of the Monroe Street intersection and intersection improvements at Country Club Drive. The preferred alternative involves various stormwater and drainage improvements, with one associated residential relocation.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Mary Cooper at the address, email or fax below.

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: Ms. Mary K. Cooper, Astatula Town Clerk, P. O. Box 609, Astatula, Florida 34705, [phone], Fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail] at least seven days prior to the hearing. 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).