The Florida Department of Transportation, District One, is holding a public hearing for the SR 37 (South Florida Avenue) design project from the Polk Parkway to Belmar Street in Polk County. All members of the public are invited to attend. FDOT will ...  

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    The Florida Department of Transportation, District One, is holding a public hearing for the SR 37 (South Florida Avenue) design project from the Polk Parkway to Belmar Street in Polk County. All members of the public are invited to attend.

    DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 6:00 p.m. - Open House; 7:00 p.m. - Formal Presentation

    PLACE: Imperial Swan Hotel and Suites, 4141 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, Florida

    FDOT will add pedestrian refuge islands, or short raised areas, to the bi-directional left turn lane of SR 37 within the project limits. Pedestrians can use this area to wait while crossing SR 37 in areas other than intersections with signals. The improvements will not require the acquisition of additional right-of-way and or significantly change existing access to properties. The department sent notices to all property owners and interested people located at least 300 feet on either side of SR 37 within the project limits. The hearing is 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.

    People who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or people who require translation services (free of charge) should contact District Resurfacing and Minor Design Engineer, Ms. Amy Blair, P.E., at (863)519-2272 or Amy.Blair@dot.state.fl.us at least seven days prior to the hearing.

    If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Department of Transportation using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice).

    For more information about the project, please contact Ms. Blair at the above phone number or email address.