The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public hearing regarding the State Road (S.R.) 401 Bridge Replacement PD&E Study on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 (In-Person), at 5:30 p.m.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the three existing S.R. 401 bridges over the Canaveral Barge Canal and develop and analyze alternatives for replacement of the bridges while minimizing potential impacts to the natural and human environments. More details are available in the attached project handout. The hearing is being conducted as part of the PD&E Study to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements.
- In-Person Option: Participants may attend in person by going to Canaveral Port Authority, 445 Challenger Road, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. A map of the hearing location is included on the attached newspaper ad. The in-person hearing location will open the doors at 5:30 p.m. to allow participants to view the hearing materials prior to the presentation. The presentation will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m., followed by a formal public comment period. If attending in person, please remember to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines. If you are feeling unwell, please consider attending the hearing virtually or by phone.
All hearing materials, including the presentation, will be available on the project website at www.cflroads.com/project/444787-1 prior to the hearing. In addition, a hard copy of the draft project documents will be available for public review from Tuesday, January 10, 2023, to Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Cape Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, or 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday.
FDOT is sending notices to all property owners and tenants located within at least 300 feet on either side of the proposed alignment and to other public officials, regulatory agencies, organizations, and individuals interested in the project. The hearing will give participants an opportunity to provide input during the formal public comment period. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, persons wishing to submit written statements, in place of or in addition to oral statements, may do so at the hearing or by sending them to the FDOT Project Manager at the contact information provided below. All statements postmarked on or before Saturday, February 11, 2023, will be included in the public hearing record.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Melissa McKinney, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, at Melissa.McKinney@dot.state.fl.us.
Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact David Graeber at 386-943-5392 or David.Graeber@dot.state.fl.us at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing. 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 FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. ยง327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26,2022, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
If you have any questions or comments about the project or the scheduled public hearing, please contact me by phone at 386-943-5392, by email at David.Graeber@dot.state.fl.us, or U.S. mail at Florida Department of Transportation, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, MS 501, DeLand, Florida 32720.
