Invitation to FDOT’s SR 31 Kickoff Meeting
The Florida Department of Transportation, District One, is beginning a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for State Road 31 from State Road 80 (Palm Beach Boulevard) to north of County Road 78 (North River Road).
This PD&E Study is being conducted to determine the location and conceptual design of the preferred roadway improvements and the associated social, economic and environmental effects of the improvements.
The alternatives being considered involve the potential widening of State Road 31, from State Road 80 to north of County Road 78, to a four-lane divided roadway with the possible future expansion to six lanes. Widening or replacement of the Caloosahatchee River Bridge is also being considered. As always, the no-build alternative will remain an option throughout the study.
We invite you to attend the public kickoff meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at the Lee Civic Center Clubhouse, 11831 Bayshore Road in Fort Myers, Florida.
The meeting will be held in an open house format. You can attend anytime during the two hour meeting to review project information and talk one-on-one with study team members. FDOT welcomes and appreciates everyone’s participation in the study.
If someone needs special accommodations at the June 28th meeting, please do not hesitate to let project manager Gwen G. Pipkin know a week before the meeting. If you would like more information about the project, Ms. Pipkin would be pleased to assist you. She may be reached at 863-519-2375 or by email at gwen.pipkin@dot.state.fl.us. The study website is www.sr31Leecounty.com.
Source: Stanley M. Cann, P.E.
District One Secretary
Florida Department of Transportation
(863) 519-2201, Fax (863) 534-7265