December 10th Cervantes Hearing

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing concerning the above-referenced project Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the Fricker Community Center, 900 North F. Street, Pensacola. The hearing will begin as an open-house at 5 p.m. CDT with a formal presentation at 5:30 p.m. CDT, followed by a public comment period.

This hearing is being held to provide interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the proposed improvements. FDOT is designing pedestrian safety and access improvements on West Cervantes from Dominguez Street to A Street.  Proposed changes include reducing the width of the traffic lanes, adding crosswalks and pedestrian-controlled traffic signals, constructing a center median with a combination of plantings and a low barrier, adding new traffic signals, and adding supplementary lighting.  The project is funded for construction with activities anticipated to begin fall 2020. 

Maps, drawings and other information will be on display at the hearing. FDOT representatives will be available to discuss proposed improvements, answer questions, and receive comments. Additional information is available on the project website https://nwflroads.com/projects/443769-1

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 the Project Manager, at the information listed below, at least seven days prior to the hearing.

Persons wishing to submit written statements and other exhibits, in place of or in addition to oral statements, may do so at the hearing or by sending them the Project Manager at the contact information listed below.  All exhibits or statements postmarked on or before Friday, December 20, 2019 will become part of the public hearing official record.

Should you have any questions regarding the project or this hearing, please contact Tommy Johns, Project Manager, toll-free at (866) 855-7275, or via email at tommy.johns@atkinsglobal.com, or by mail at 1074 Highway 90, Chipley, Florida 32428.  You may also contact Ian Satter, FDOT District Three Public Information Director, toll-free at (888) 638-0250, extension 1205 or via email at ian.satter@dot.state.fl.us.

Kerrie Harrell, P.E.

District Consultant Project Management Engineer

FDOT District 3

1074 Hwy 90

Chipley, FL.  32428

Phone: 850-330-1513

kerrie.harrell@dot.state.fl.us