FDOT District Three Seeks Public Input on Tentative Five-Year Work Program

CHIPLEY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation District Three will present its Tentative Five-Year Work Program for fiscal years 2021/2022 thru 2025/2026 online and in-person. Projects programmed to improve transportation infrastructure over the next five years will be highlighted for the 16-county district.

An in-person workshop will be held at the District Three Office location and will provide an opportunity for the public to review Work Program materials, ask questions, and make comments. The in-person workshop will be held in compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, social distancing will be followed.
 
The Tentative Work Program documents, Citizen’s Plans, maps, and other information, can be accessed online at nwflroads.com/d3workprogram anytime from 9 a.m. (CST) Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, through 9 a.m. (CST), Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Comments can be made via the website, email to d3-phcomments@dot.state.fl.us, phone toll-free at (888) 638-0250, ext. 1270, or by mail at 1074 Highway 90, Chipley, Florida 32428. 
 
In-Person Workshop
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. CST
FDOT District Three Design Conference Room
1074 Highway 90 East
Chipley, FL 32428
Limited availability, contact Regina.battles@dot.state.fl.us to RSVP for planning purposes.
 
The public may also attend the workshop virtually (online) from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Please register using the link below:
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6866955203426930958

Participants can also use their phone by dialing: 1 (631) 992-3211
Access code: 742-221-992
FDOT staff will be available during this time to discuss the District’s Tentative Work Program and answer questions.
 
You may also schedule to speak one-on-one with an FDOT representative, located at 1074 Highway 90, Chipley, Florida 32428, regarding the Work Program by calling toll-free (888) 638-0250, extension 1270 or emailing regina.battles@dot.state.fl.us.  
 
For more information, contact Regina Battles, P.E. District Program Management Administrator at (888) 638-0250 extension 1270.

Comments will be received by staff members at the workshop, electronically by emailing d3-phcomments@dot.state.fl.us, or by mailing written comments to Phillip Gainer, P.E., District Secretary, FDOT District Three, Post Office Box 607, Chipley, Florida 32428. Comments must be submitted or postmarked by Friday, January 29, 2021, to be a part of the official record.

Public participation is solicited 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 who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Regina Battles, P. E., at the contact information listed above at least seven days before the hearing.
 
This public hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 339.135(4)(c), Florida Statutes. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the Department's Tentative Work Program for District Three, for the period 2021/2022 through 2025/2026, and to consider the necessity of making any changes to the program.

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