FDOT will be widening SR 542 from two lanes to three lanes. The project may result in changes to the roadway from that previously provided during a Project Development and Environment Study completed in 2009. At this meeting, FDOT will display ...

 

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The Florida Department of Transportation, District One, announces a public information meeting for the State Road (SR) 542 design project from 1st Street to east of Buckeye Loop Road in Winter Haven, Polk County. Members of the public are invited to attend.

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Winter Haven City Hall, 451 3rd Street, Winter Haven, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: FDOT will be widening SR 542 from two lanes to three lanes. The project may result in changes to the roadway from that previously provided during a Project Development and Environment Study completed in 2009. At this meeting, FDOT will display information regarding the proposed widening for the public’s information. The project team will discuss roadway plans and answer questions about the proposed project, especially within limits of the South Lake Elbert Historic District located along SR 542 (Lake Elbert Drive South) from Central Avenue to 14th Street S.E.

The department is sending notices to all property owners located on either side of SR 542 within the project limits. FDOT encourages interested people to attend and express their views regarding the project and information presented. 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 project manager: Mr. Tony Sherrard, [phone] or email: [e-mail] at least seven days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Department of Transportation using the Florida Relay Service, 1 [phone] (TDD) or 1 [phone] (Voice).

For more information about the project, please contact: Mr. Sherrard at the phone number or e-mail address shown above.