FDOT State Road 79 PD&E Public Hearing

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing concerning the State Road (S.R.) 79 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from S.R. 8 (I-10) to the Florida / Alabama State line in Holmes County from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CDT Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Northside Assembly of God Church, 1009 Rangeline Street, Bonifay, Fl.

The hearing is being held to provide interested persons an opportunity to review the analysis and findings of the PD&E Study and provide input on the Recommended Alternative.

The hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. in an open-house format, with a formal presentation at 6 p.m., followed by a public comment period.

Maps, drawings, and other project information will be on display. FDOT representatives will be available to discuss proposed improvements, answer questions, and receive comments.

Project information will be available for review September 6, 2018, at the FDOT District 3 Office (1074 Highway 90; Chipley, FL 32428) and at the Holmes County Public Library (303 J Etheridge; Bonifay, FL 32425). Persons wishing to submit written comments may do so at the hearing or mail / email them to Kimberly Stephens, kistephens@hntb.com, or 777 Main Street, Building A; Chipley, Florida 32428) no later than October 7, 2018.

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 Kimberly Stephens, P.E., FDOT Project Manager, at (850) 415-9015 or via e-mail at kistephens@hntb.com at least seven days prior to the hearing.

For additional information, please contact Kimberly Stephens at the phone number or email address listed above. You may also contact Ian Satter, District Three Public Information Director, toll-free at (888) 638-0250, extension 1205 or via email at Ian.Satter@dot.state.fl.us

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by 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. For questions or concerns contact Alicia Brininger, District Three Title VI Coordinator, 1074 Highway 90 East, Chipley, FL 32428, toll-free at (888) 638-0250, extension 1502 or via email at alicia.brininger@dot.state.fl.us.