This public hearing is being held to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic and environmental effects of the proposed improvements to SR 713 (Kings Highway) from SR ...

 

OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

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

DATE AND TIMES: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, Open House: 5:30 p.m.; Formal Presentation: 6:00 p.m. followed by a public comment period

PLACE: Indian River State College, 3209 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida 34981

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This public hearing is being held to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic and environmental effects of the proposed improvements to SR 713 (Kings Highway) from SR 70 (Okeechobee Road) north to SR 5 (US 1). The proposed improvements consist of widening SR 713 (Kings Highway) from SR 70 (Okeechobee Road) north of SR 614 (Indrio Road) from the existing two (2) lanes to four (4) lanes. Other improvements include adding bicycle lanes, a shared use path, and sidewalks as well as evaluating access along the corridor. Kings Highway will be reclassified as a four-lane divided roadway to Access Management Class 3 per Section 335.18, Florida Statutes. The project corridor is approximately 10.2 miles and is located in St. Lucie County, Florida (Financial Project Identification Number: 230256-5-22-01).

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Bing Wang, Project Manager, Florida Department of Transportation, District Four, 3400 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 or email: [e-mail].

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

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the meeting by contacting: Ms. Bing Wang, [phone], Toll Free: 1(866)336-8435, ext. 4406 or by email: [e-mail]. Any persons who require translation services (free of charge) should also contact Ms. Bing Wang seven (7) days before the meeting. 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: Ms. Bing Wang, Project Manager, Florida Department of Transportation, District Four, 3400 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309, by telephone [phone], Toll Free: 1(866)336-8435, ext. 4406 or by email: bing.wang@ dot.state.fl.us.