SR29 LaBelle Roadway Study November 30 and December 1

Reminder for Public Workshop for State Road (SR) 29 Concept Re-evaluation Study
From CR 80A (Cowboy Way) to CR 731 (Whidden Road)

TONIGHT In-Person: November 30, 2022 from 5 – 7 p.m.
THURSDAY Virtual: December 1, 2022 from 6 – 7 p.m.

Bartow, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to the alternatives public workshop for the State Road (SR) 29 Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study Re-evaluation from CR 80A (Cowboy Way) to north of CR 731 (Whidden Road) in Hendry County. The purpose of the PD&E Study Re-evaluation is to improve traffic operations, access and mobility along SR 29. FDOT anticipates this project will also enhance safety along the project corridor; improve emergency evacuation; and improve access between Hendry and Glades Counties. The project will widen sidewalks along the corridor and look at improvements at the intersections of SR 29 and Cowboy Way, SR 80 at Main Street and Bridge Street, and Park Avenue at Main Street and Bridge Street. The PD&E Study Re-evaluation Workshop is being held to present information regarding the proposed design to SR 29 and to gather feedback from the public.

You can participate in the workshop live online or in-person. The same materials will be displayed at both the online and in-person events and have also be posted on the project website (http://www.swflroads.com/project/417878-8) since November 23, 2022.

In-Person Option: Attend the in-person alternatives public workshop on Wednesday, November 30, at LaBelle Civic Center, 481 W Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, Florida 33935. Visit the in-person meeting any time between 5 and 7 p.m. to view the project video and displays, speak with project team members and submit comments or questions.

LIVE ONLINE OPTION: Attend virtually on Thursday, December 1 starting at 6 p.m. This event will include a viewing of the project video and a live question-and-answer component with the project team. Meeting materials will be posted to the project website (http://swflroads.com/project/417878-8) by November 21, 2022. Please review the materials before attending the virtual event. Register in advance by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5944723345688090637 or on the project website. Once registered, attendees will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the workshop online. Please note, Internet Explorer cannot be used to register or attend this event.

WEBSITE: View all materials online at (http://swflroads.com/project/417878-8). Comments can be provided through the project website and questions can be answered by calling the FDOT project manager David Agacinski at (239) 225-1924.

After reviewing the public workshop materials, and/or participating, you may submit comments in three ways: 1) through the project website; 2) email the FDOT Project Manager (David Agacinski) at David.Agacinski@dot.state.fl.us; or 3) mail comments to David Agacinski at FDOT District One, Southwest Area Office, 10041 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33913. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, please note that comments must be received or postmarked by December 10, 2022, to be included in the formal workshop record.

A summary of the workshop comments and responses will be available on the website approximately 30 days following the close of the comment period.

FDOT is sending notices to property owners, business owners, interested persons and organizations within 300 feet of the project to provide the opportunity to give comments to FDOT regarding this project. FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. People who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Cynthia Sykes, District One Title VI Coordinator, at (863) 519-2287, or email at Cynthia.Sykes@dot.state.fl.us at least seven days prior to the workshop.

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 May 26, 2022 and executed by FHWA and FDOT.