PURPOSE: This hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed projects Financial Project ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

    DATE AND TIMES: Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Formal Presentation, 7:00 p.m.

    PLACE: Days Inn Hotel, 7250 N. W. 11 Street, Miami, FL 33126

    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed projects Financial Project Identification Number 414660-2-22-01/418208-1-22-01, otherwise known as Miami International Airport (MIA) area Traffic Circulation Improvements. The study seeks to improve mobility by providing a widened Perimeter Road (2 to 4 lanes) from N. W. 72 Ave. to N. W. 57 Ave., an extension of N. W. 42 Court from its northern terminus at N. W. 18th Street to N. W. 20th Street is also being considered. Reconstruction of the existing 2-lane section of McLaughlin Drive from N. W. 20th Street to the westbound Central Boulevard off-ramp and milling and resurfacing of N. W. 12th Street between N. W. 72nd Avenue and Milam Dairy Road is also included. This project is being developed in compliance with Titles VI and VIII of the Civil Rights Act.

    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Project Manager, Florida Department of Transportation, 1000 N. W. 111 Ave., Room 6111A, Miami, FL 33172, (305)470-5240, email: vilma.croft@dot.state.fl.us.

    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. 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).