State Road (S.R.) 83 and S.R. 187 (U.S. 331) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from Coy Burgess Loop Road to the Alabama State Line, Walton County
Financial Project Identification Numbers: 433743-2-22-01 and 433743-3-22-01
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public information meeting concerning the northern section of the above-referenced project (for residents from the Liberty area to the Alabama state line) Thursday, January 18, 2018, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CST at the Paxton Agricultural Center, 22036 U.S. 331 North, Paxton.
The meeting will be held in an open-house format. Maps, drawings, and other information regarding the improvements only in Paxton will be on display. FDOT representatives will be available to discuss the proposed improvements, answer questions, and receive comments.
Current and projected traffic forecasts indicate the level of service does not meet FDOT criteria to widen the roadway. Therefore, no capacity improvements are necessary at this time to accommodate the forecasted 2040 peak hour volumes from Coy Burgess Loop Road to the Alabama state line.
Operational and safety improvements are being evaluated. In Paxton, the recommendation is to install rectangular rapid flashing beacons and upgrade the school zone signage at the existing crosswalk.
A public hearing concerning the above-referenced project will be held Tuesday, January 30, 2018, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CST at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center Main Auditorium, 361 North 10th Street, DeFuniak Springs. The hearing will begin as an open house at 5:30 p.m., with a formal presentation at 6 p.m., followed by a public comment period. During the informal portion of the hearing, FDOT representatives will be available to discuss the project, answer questions, and receive comments. Maps, drawings, and other information regarding the entire project limits will be on display.
Additional project information is available and can be viewed here. The handout will also be available at the meeting and hearing. Your comments are welcome and appreciated.
Draft study documents and other information will be available for public review at the hearing. Draft project documents are available for public review from January 9, 2018, until February 9, 2018, at the following locations:
· Paxton Town Hall, 21872 U.S. 331, Paxton
o Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
· DeFuniak Springs Library, 3 Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs
o Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
o Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
o Wednesday – Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Peggy Kelley, FDOT Project Manager, toll-free at (888) 6380250, extension 1517 at least seven days prior to the meeting and hearing.
Should you have questions regarding the proposed project or meeting and hearing, please contact Peggy Kelley at the number above or via email atpeggy.kelley@dot.state.fl.us. You may also contact Ian Satter, District Three Public Information Director, toll-free at (888) 638-0250, extension 1205 or via email atian.satter@dot.state.fl.us.
Florida Department of Transportation ...
Date and Time
Thursday Jan 18, 2018
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CST
