SR A1A Over Sebastian Inlet Bridge Replacement and Resurfacing, Restoration and Rehabilitation of SR A1A from Sand Dollar Lane to south of Sebastian Inlet
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PUBLIC NOTICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Meeting Type: Hybrid Public Meeting
Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. Open House, 6:30 p.m. Virtual and In-person (hybrid)
Location Name: Sebastian Community Center
Street Address: 1805 North Central Avenue
City: Sebastian
Virtually: Using GoToWebinar
Purpose: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public meeting regarding the SR A1A Over Sebastian Inlet Bridge Replacement and Resurfacing, Restoration and Rehabilitation of SR A1A from Sand Dollar Lane to south of Sebastian Inlet project in Brevard and Indian River Counties. (Financial Project Identification Numbers: 445618-1-52-01 and 445618-2-52-01).
The public meeting will be on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (open house) and 6:30 p.m. (virtual and in-person, hybrid). To participate in the virtual (online) public meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone please register using the link below https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/478842150230794592. To join by phone, please dial +1 (213) 929-4212; Access code: 892-928-399. Questions and comments may be submitted via the virtual online chat feature for project personnel to address during the public meeting.
The in-person public meeting will be taking place at Sebastian Community Center, 1805 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958. The purpose of this meeting is to learn about the proposed improvements for the above-referenced projects.
The public meeting will consist of a formal presentation followed by an open discussion. Staff will be available to answer questions and provide assistance. Comments and questions will be answered in the order received. If your question is not answered during the event, a response will be provided in writing following the meeting.
Community feedback is at the core of all we do. FDOT works with the public to balance their community vision with the community's transportation needs. This is routine on all our projects to ensure Florida's infrastructure is safe, resilient, and efficient for many years into the future.
Notices are being sent to all property owners and tenants located within 300 feet of the projects and to other public officials, regulatory agencies, organizations, and individuals that have expressed interest in the projects.
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact FDOT Project Manager, Mr. Binod Basnet P.E., at (954) 777-4146, toll free (866) 336-8435, ext. 4146, or email: binod.basnet@dot.state.fl.us.
Project Web Site: https://www.fdot.gov/projects/sebastian-inlet-bridge/home-page.
Primary Contact: Binod Basnet, P.E.
Primary Phone: 954-777-4146
Primary E-Mail: binod.basnet@dot.state.fl.us
Additional Contact: Guillermo Canedo
Additional Phone: 954-777-4302
Additional E-mail: guillermo.canedo@dot.state.fl.us
Expires: Thursday, July 18th, 2024
ANNOUNCEMENT OF LOCATION AND DESIGN CONCEPT ACCEPTANCE
On May 23, 2023, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and FDOT, granted Location and Design Concept Acceptance for the SR A1A over Sebastian Inlet – Bridge 880005 – Bridge Replacement from Mile Post (MP) 21.945 to MP 22.665 Indian River County and from MP 0.00 north to MP 0.307 Brevard County PD&E Study in Indian River and Brevard County, Florida. The proposed improvements consist of:
A new bridge alignment that is shifted to the east of the existing bridge with:
- Two 12-foot travel lanes
- Two 8-foot shoulders
- Two 12-foot shared use paths
South of the bridge, improvements include:
- Reconfiguration of the State Park’s south entrance including the addition of an exit right turn lane
- A southbound acceleration lane from the State Park’s south entrance
- Lengthened storage of the southbound right turn lane into the State Park
- Continuation of the shared use path on the west side of the bridge and roadway
- Addition of a shared use path on the east side of the bridge and roadway that extends to the public parking lot located on the east side of SR A1A
- Addition of a crosswalk crossing SR A1A at the State Park’s south entrance
North of the bridge, the improvements include:
- Reconfiguration of the State Park’s north entrance including the addition of an exit right turn lane
- Lengthened storage of the southbound right turn lane into the State Park
- Continuation of the shared use path on the west side of the bridge and roadway
- Addition of a shared use path on the east side of the bridge and roadway terminating at the State Park’s north entrance
- Addition of a crosswalk crossing SR A1A at the State Park’s north entrance
- Reconfiguration of the Sebastian Inlet District (SID) Access Road
All bridge improvements are located within existing FDOT Right of Way and avoided where possible and minimized overall impacts, to the greatest extent practicable, while meeting the stated purpose and need to address the structural and functional deficiencies of the existing bridge and the gap in system linkage for bicyclists and pedestrians.
This project will now proceed to the next phase of development. For more information please contact:
Binod Basnet, PE
FDOT Project Manager
Florida Department of Transportation, District Four
3400 West Commercial Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Telephone: 954-777-4146
Toll Free: 866-336-4146