This meeting is being held to share the results of the alternatives analysis regarding the proposed improvements to SR 19 and to allow area residents, business owners, travelers, other interested parties and stakeholders an opportunity to provide ...

 

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

DATE AND TIMES: Thursday, May 24, 2012, 5:00 p.m.; Open House: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Video Presentation: Continuous

PLACE: Adventure Christian Church, 3800 State Road 19, Tavares, Florida 32778

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED:

Financial Management No.: 238319-1-22-01

Project Description: State Road (SR) 19/Howey Bridge Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study

This meeting is being held to share the results of the alternatives analysis regarding the proposed improvements to SR 19 and to allow area residents, business owners, travelers, other interested parties and stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback. It is also an opportunity to work with the project team to identify issues, areas of concern, and comments about the alternatives for the future of this corridor. The project extends from County Road (CR) 48 to CR 561, and includes the Howey Bridge over Little Lake Harris, for a distance of 4.76 miles. The proposed improvements involve widening the existing facilities from two to four lanes. Project information can be found at the project specific website: www.sr19howey bridge.com.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Mindy Heath, Public Information Coordinator, HDR Engineering, 315 East Robinson Street, Ste. 400, Orlando, FL 32801, [phone], email: [e-mail].

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. Mindy Heath at the phone number provided above. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Services, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice). Persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Ms. Mindy Heath at the phone number provided above.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or family status.

For more information, you may contact: Either David Cooke, FDOT, Project Manager, [phone], e-mail: david.cooke @dot.myflorida.com or Mindy Heath at the contact information shown above.