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## SR 70 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENT STUDY FROM LORRAINE ROAD TO CR 675 (WATERBURY ROAD) MANATEE COUNTY

NEWSLETTER #1

FPIDS: 414506-2-22-01 & 414506-2-32-01

## 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:

NOVEMBER 2018

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

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.

The SR 70 PD&E Study is expected to be complete by late 2020 with a Public Hearing tentatively scheduled for Spring 2019.

###### 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

## PROJECT SCHEDULE

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.

Se espera que el Estudio de la SR 70 esté completo a fines del 2020, con una Audiencia Pública programada tentativamente para la primavera del 2019.


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Various alternatives are being evaluated for SR 70 within the project limits. For this study, FDOT separated the roadway into three segments, based on the transportation needs identified during the traffic analysis for this study. Figure 1 below notes the limits for each segment, and Figures 2 through 4 show the proposed typical section for each section.

## PROJECT MAP

Se están evaluando varias alternativas para SR 70 dentro de los límites del proyecto. Para este estudio, FDOT separo la carretera en tres segmentos, basado en las necesidades de transporte identificadas durante el análisis de tráfico de este estudio. La Figura 1 a continuación señala los límites para cada segmento, y las Figuras 2 a 4 muestran la sección típica propuesta para cada segmento.

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Figure 1: Location Map with Project Segments

## SEGMENT A TYPICAL SECTION

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Figure 2: Lorraine Road to Greenbrook Boulevard

Segment A is the western segment of the project extending from Lorraine Road to Greenbrook Boulevard. A 6-lane typical section with 6-foot sidewalks on either side of the roadway is proposed in this segment. (Figure 2)

Segmento A es el segmento más occidental del proyecto, extendiéndose desde Lorraine Road hasta Greenbrook Boulevard. Una sección típica de 6 carriles con aceras de 6 pies a ambos lados de la carretera se propone en este segmento (Figura 2).

## SEGMENT B TYPICAL SECTION

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Figure 3: Greenbrook Boulevard to Bourneside Boulevard

## SEGMENT C TYPICAL SECTION

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Figure 4: Bourneside Boulevard to CR 675 (Waterbury Road)

With the exception of the areas east and west of Greenbrook Boulevard, all roadway widening is anticipated to occur within the existing right-of-way.

## NO-BUILD ALTERNATIVE

If the No-Build Alternative is selected, FDOT will not make design improvements to SR 70 within the project limits. The No-Build Alternative will remain a viable option throughout the study.

Segment B extends from east of Greenbrook Boulevard to a new road presently being constructed by Lakewood Ranch – Bourneside Boulevard. This section is proposed to feature a 4-lane typical section that is expandable to six lanes in the future. 6-foot sidewalks will be provided on either side of the roadway through this segment as well. (Figure 3)



Segmento B se extiende desde el este de Greenbrook Boulevard hasta una nueva carretera actualmente en construcción por Lakewood Ranch - Bourneside Boulevard. Este segmento propone una sección típica de 4 carriles que es ampliable a 6 carriles en el futuro. Se proveerán aceras de 6 pies a cada lado de la carretera a través de este segmento también (Figura 3).

Segment C extends from Bourneside Boulevard to the eastern project limits at CR 675. This segment of the project is proposed to feature a 4-lane typical section with 6-foot sidewalks on either side of the roadway. (Figure 4)

Segmento C se extiende desde Bourneside Boulevard hasta el límite oriental del proyecto, CR 675. Este segmento del proyecto propone una sección típica de 4 carriles con aceras de 6 pies a cada lado de la carretera (Figura 4).

Con la excepción de las áreas al este y al oeste de Greenbrook Boulevard, toda la ampliación de la carretera está anticipada a ocurrir dentro del derecho de paso existente (right-of-way).

Si se selecciona la alternativa de no construir, FDOT no diseñará la ampliación de SR 70 dentro de los límites del proyecto. La alternativa de no construir seguirá siendo una opción viable a lo largo del estudio.