FDOT hosts public meeting to talk about Kirkman Road improvements

Orange County -- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will have a meeting to talk about S.R. 435 (Kirkman Road),  5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Majestic Life Church, 821 South Kirkman Road, Orlando.

FDOT is designing improvements to rehabilitate the asphalt pavement to extend the longevity of the roadway. The project will mill and resurface the roadway and design roadside improvements as needed, such as Americans with Disability Act (ADA) improvements, bike lane keyholes at certain locations, and minor drainage improvements. The design of a shared use path is also included along a portion of the project corridor.  No additional right of way will be required. The project is funded for construction.

The purpose of this meeting is to introduce the project and present the preliminary design concepts to the public. The meeting is an open house beginning at 5:30 p.m. Staff members will be available to discuss the project and answer questions. A brief looping presentation and other project information will be available throughout the evening. The meeting ends at 7:30 p.m.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability of family status.  Persons who require special accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Jennifer Smith, FDOT Title VI Coordinator at jennifer.smith2@dot.state.fl.us at least seven days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (voice).

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.

For more information contact the Public Information Office, Steve Olson, 386-943-5479, Steve.Olson@dot.state.fl.us.