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NOVEMBER 2018

PROJECT CONTACTS

We encourage you to participate in the SR 70 PD&E Study and welcome your questions and comments. We are available to meet with your group or neighborhood association. If you have questions regarding this project or would like to schedule a meeting, please contact FDOT's Project Manager, David C. Turley, P.E. at (863) 519-2255 or by email at david.turley@dot.state.fl.us. Written comments can be mailed to:

David C. Turley, P.E. Florida Department of Transportation 801 North Broadway Avenue Bartow, FL 33830-3809

Les animamos a que participe en el estudio de PD&E de SR 70 y apreciamos sus preguntas y comentarios. Estamos disponibles para reunirnos con su grupo o asociación de vecindario. Si tiene preguntas sobre este proyecto o desea programar una reunión, por favor comuníquese con el Sr. Marlon Bizerra, Administrador Ambiental del Proyecto en la Oficina del Departamento de Transporte de la Florida (FDOT), por teléfono al (863) 519-2250, enviando un correo electrónico a marlon.bizerra@dot.state.fl.us, o por escrito a:

Marlon Bizerra, P.E. Florida Department of Transportation District One Environmental Management Office 801 North Broadway Avenue Bartow, FL 33830-3809

FDOT solicits public participation 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 Cynthia Sykes, District One Title VI Coordinator, at (863) 519-2287 or email at cynthia.sykes@dot.state.fl.us at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.

JOIN US FOR A PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Date: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. "Open House" Place: Risen Savior Lutheran Church 14605 59th Avenue East Bradenton, Florida 34211

REUNION DE INFORMACION PÚBLICA Fecha: Martes, 18 de Diciembre, 2018 Hora: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. "Casa abierta" Lugar: Risen Savior Lutheran Church 14605 59th Avenue East Bradenton, Florida 34211

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a study to evaluate widening SR 70 from Lorraine Road to CR 675 (Waterbury Road) in Manatee County. The study is evaluating alternatives to widen the existing two-lane undivided roadway to either four or six lanes, and to add 6-foot sidewalks on both sides of the roadway. FDOT invites you to attend the public information meeting to review and provide comments on these alternatives. The public meeting, which will feature an “open house” format, is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18 at the Risen Savior Lutheran Church. Department representatives will be available during the meeting to informally discuss the project and answer questions.

FDOT is holding this meeting to give interested stakeholders, citizens, and users of the roadway the opportunity to review displays and talk one-on-one with staff.

El Departamento de Transporte de Florida (FDOT) está conduciendo un estudio para evaluar la ampliación de la SR 70 desde Lorraine Road hasta CR 675 (Waterbury Road) en el condado de Manatee. El estudio está evaluando alternativas para ampliar la existente carretera de dos carriles (sin mediana) a cuatro o seis carriles, y para agregar aceras de 6 pies a ambos lados de la carretera. FDOT te invita a asistir a la reunión de información pública para revisar y proporcionar comentarios sobre estas alternativas. La reunión pública, que contará con un formato de "casa abierta", es de 5 p.m. a las 7 p.m. el Martes, 18 de Diciembre en la Iglesia Luterana Risen Savior. Los representantes del departamento estarán disponibles durante la reunión para discutir informalmente el proyecto y responder preguntas.

FDOT está llevando a cabo esta reunión para dar a los interesados, ciudadanos, y usuarios de la carretera, la oportunidad de revisar las alternativas y hablar uno a uno con el personal del departamento.

PROJECT SCHEDULE

The SR 70 PD&E Study is expected to be complete by late 2020 with a Public Hearing tentatively scheduled for Spring 2019. Se espera que el Estudio de la SR 70 esté completo afines del 2020, con una Audiencia Pública programmada tentativamente para la primavera del 2019.

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