Contact: Tanya Branton, (850) 330-1599, [email protected]
Chipley, FL - The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing concerning proposed improvements on U.S. 98 Business (West Garden Street) at Barrancas Avenue in Escambia County Tuesday, Jan. 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Pensacola Public Library, 239 N. Spring Street. 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.
The intent of this project is to provide access management modifications on State Road (S.R.) 30 (U.S. 98 Business/West Garden Street) at the intersection of Barrancas Avenue. Improvements include: The closure of South D Street adjacent to the Siemens property, installation of raised grassed medians between E and C Streets; providing a directional opening at D Street, and upgrading the traffic signal to a mast arm. Also proposed are pedestrian safety features, new crosswalks, sidewalk construction, and lighting at the intersection. The project is anticipated to begin summer 2018 and take approximately three months to complete.
Maps, drawings and other project information will be on display. This hearing is being held 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 Brian Pettis, FDOT Project Manager, toll-free at (888)50) 638-0250, ext. 1275 or via email at [email protected] at least seven days prior to the hearing.
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