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Pier Rd
BEGIN PROJECT
END PROJECT
Fort WaltonBeach
Fort WaltonBeach
OkaloosaIsland
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Santa Rosa Blvd
Perry
Ave
SEBROOKS
BRIDGE
S a n t a R o s a S o u n d
G u l f o f M e x i c o
cC h o t a w h a t c h e e B a y
Need More Info? Frequently Asked Questions and additional project information are available from the FDOT at www.nwflroads.com.
Stay Involved: www.facebook.com/brooksbridgereplacementstudy and www.nwflroads.com
Email Us: [email protected]
Contact Information
All comments must be received or postmarked by Monday, October 15, 2018 to be considered part of the official public hearing record.
Next StepsThe next step is to incorporate your input on this public hearing into our decision-making process. After the 10-day comment period following this hearing, a decision will be made and the Final PD&E document will be sent to the FDOT Office of Environmental Management, for approval of the PD&E Study.
After all project approvals are recieved, FDOT can proceed with future phases of the project. All future phases are funded, including construction, which is scheduled to begin in 2022.
Project Schedule
Eric Saggars, PEProject Manager for FDOT
(850) 415-9001 [email protected]
Ian SatterDistrict 3 Public Information Officer
(888) 638-0250, ext. [email protected]
Provide Your CommentsYour comments are important. You may submit your comments in one of the following ways:
• Complete a comment form and drop it in the comment box at the hearing, or mail to Eric Saggars, FDOT Project Manager, 1074 Highway 90 East, Chipley, FL 32428.
• Email comments to [email protected] or to Eric Saggars, FDOT Project Manager at [email protected].
• Complete a speaker card available at the sign-in table and make an oral comment at the microphone during the formal portion of the hearing.
• Make an oral statement directly to the court reporter prior to the formal portion of the hearing.
• Submit a comment online by visiting www.brooksbridgereplacement.com.
All comments must be received or postmarked by Monday, October 15, 2018, to be considered part of the official public hearing record.
Next StepsThe next step is to incorporate your input on this public hearing into our decision-making process.
After the comment period closes and your input has been considered, a decision will be made and the Final PD&E document will be sent to the FDOT Office of Environmental Management for approval of the PD&E Study.
Welcome After more than 50 years in operation, Brooks Bridge is approaching the end of its useful life. The existing bridge does not meet current design standards, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, or navigational clearance requirements for this portion of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. To address the need for replacement, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting the Brooks Bridge Replacement Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. The intent is to identify replacement alternatives and evaluate the potential environmental, engineering and social impacts. The study also assesses potential improvements at the bridge approaches including the U.S. 98/Santa Rosa Boulevard intersection on Okaloosa Island and the U.S. 98/Perry Avenue intersection in Fort Walton Beach. The results of the study will provide FDOT the information necessary to make a decision on the conceptual design of the replacement bridge.
On April 23, 2015, a Kickoff meeting was held to introduce the study and receive public input. The feedback received from the public helped the study team to develop alternatives for the bridge replacement and potential intersection improvements at the approaches.
On May 17, 2016, an Alternatives public workshop was held to present alternatives for the bridge typical section, bridge alternatives (left and right), and intersection options for State Road 145 (Perry Avenue) and Santa Rosa Boulevard. Attendees were able to review the alternatives, ask questions, and offer comments.
Agenda5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Open Forum Room A
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing Room B
FM No. 415474-2-22-01
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns about Title VI may do so by contacting Alicia Brininger, District Three Title VI Coordinator, 1074 Highway 90, Chipley, FL 32428, toll-free at (888) 638-0250, extension 1502, or via email at [email protected]. You may also contact Jacqueline Paramore, FDOT State Title VI Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Office, at 605, Suwanee Street, MS 65, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450, (850) 414-4753 or via email at [email protected].
Public Hearing HandoutThursday, October 4, 2018, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Emerald Coast Convention Center
Alternatives Analysis
AlternativesPublic
WorkshopPublic
Hearing
Environmental & Engineering
Documents
Final OEMProject
Approval
Environmental Analysis
Jan Jan May Oct
43 9Project
InitiationEnvironmental & Engineering
Data Collection
2 0 1 82 0 1 72 0 1 6
Apr
PublicKickoff
Meeting
Feb
2 0 1 5
21 5
Alternative Refinement
762 0 1 9
FebJul May
8
To view materials presented at today’s hearing, please visit our website at www.brooksbridgereplacement.com
Alternatives Studied FDOT evaluated various typical sections, bridge replacement alternatives and intersection improvements as part of this PD&E Study. Based on public input and the results of the detailed evaluation, FDOT is recommending to construct a new bridge on the northern side of the existing bridge (left of the existing bridge in the direction from Fort Walton Beach to Okaloosa Island) within the existing right-of-way over the Santa Rosa Sound. The new bridge will have a typical section of three 11-ft lanes in each direction, 10-ft inside and outside shoulders, and a 12-ft shared use (bicycle and pedestrians) path on both sides. Improvements will be made to the U.S. 98 and S.R. 145 (Perry Avenue) intersection to improve traffic operations. Intersection improvements are also required at Santa Rosa Boulevard on Okaloosa Island. The existing intersection will be relocated approximately 500-ft to the east and new connector roadways are proposed north and south of U.S. 98 to provide access to and from Santa Rosa Boulevard. A new *half signal is also proposed along U.S. 98 to allow vehicles to safely enter and exit U.S. 98. *A half signal is a two phase signal that stops only one direction of traffic.
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BEGIN PROJECT
END PROJECT
Fort WaltonBeach
Fort WaltonBeach
OkaloosaIsland
OkaloosaIsland
Santa Rosa Blvd
Perry
Ave
SE
BROOKS
BRIDGE
S a n t a R o s a S o u n d
G u l f o f M e x i c o
cC h o t a w h a t c h e e B a y
Need More Info? Frequently Asked Questions and additional project information are available from the FDOT at www.nwflroads.com.
Stay Involved: www.facebook.com/brooksbridgereplacementstudy and www.nwflroads.com
Email Us: [email protected]
Contact Information
All comments must be received or postmarked by Monday, October 15, 2018 to be considered part of the official public hearing record.
Next StepsThe next step is to incorporate your input on this public hearing into our decision-making process. After the 10-day comment period following this hearing, a decision will be made and the Final PD&E document will be sent to the FDOT Office of Environmental Management, for approval of the PD&E Study.
After all project approvals are recieved, FDOT can proceed with future phases of the project. All future phases are funded, including construction, which is scheduled to begin in 2022.
Project Schedule
Eric Saggars, PEProject Manager for FDOT
(850) 415-9001 [email protected]
Ian SatterDistrict 3 Public Information Officer
(888) 638-0250, ext. [email protected]
Provide Your CommentsYour comments are important. You may submit your comments in one of the following ways:
• Complete a comment form and drop it in the comment box at the hearing, or mail to Eric Saggars, FDOT Project Manager, 1074 Highway 90 East, Chipley, FL 32428.
• Email comments to [email protected] or to Eric Saggars, FDOT Project Manager at [email protected].
• Complete a speaker card available at the sign-in table and make an oral comment at the microphone during the formal portion of the hearing.
• Make an oral statement directly to the court reporter prior to the formal portion of the hearing.
• Submit a comment online by visiting www.brooksbridgereplacement.com.
All comments must be received or postmarked by Monday, October 15, 2018, to be considered part of the official public hearing record.
Next StepsThe next step is to incorporate your input on this public hearing into our decision-making process.
After the comment period closes and your input has been considered, a decision will be made and the Final PD&E document will be sent to the FDOT Office of Environmental Management for approval of the PD&E Study.
Welcome After more than 50 years in operation, Brooks Bridge is approaching the end of its useful life. The existing bridge does not meet current design standards, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, or navigational clearance requirements for this portion of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. To address the need for replacement, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting the Brooks Bridge Replacement Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. The intent is to identify replacement alternatives and evaluate the potential environmental, engineering and social impacts. The study also assesses potential improvements at the bridge approaches including the U.S. 98/Santa Rosa Boulevard intersection on Okaloosa Island and the U.S. 98/Perry Avenue intersection in Fort Walton Beach. The results of the study will provide FDOT the information necessary to make a decision on the conceptual design of the replacement bridge.
On April 23, 2015, a Kickoff meeting was held to introduce the study and receive public input. The feedback received from the public helped the study team to develop alternatives for the bridge replacement and potential intersection improvements at the approaches.
On May 17, 2016, an Alternatives public workshop was held to present alternatives for the bridge typical section, bridge alternatives (left and right), and intersection options for State Road 145 (Perry Avenue) and Santa Rosa Boulevard. Attendees were able to review the alternatives, ask questions, and offer comments.
Agenda5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Open Forum Room A
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing Room B
FM No. 415474-2-22-01
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns about Title VI may do so by contacting Alicia Brininger, District Three Title VI Coordinator, 1074 Highway 90, Chipley, FL 32428, toll-free at (888) 638-0250, extension 1502, or via email at [email protected]. You may also contact Jacqueline Paramore, FDOT State Title VI Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Office, at 605, Suwanee Street, MS 65, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450, (850) 414-4753 or via email at [email protected].
Public Hearing HandoutThursday, October 4, 2018, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Emerald Coast Convention Center
Alternatives Analysis
AlternativesPublic
WorkshopPublic
Hearing
Environmental & Engineering
Documents
Final OEMProject
Approval
Environmental Analysis
Jan Jan May Oct
43 9Project
InitiationEnvironmental & Engineering
Data Collection
2 0 1 82 0 1 72 0 1 6
Apr
PublicKickoff
Meeting
Feb
2 0 1 5
21 5
Alternative Refinement
762 0 1 9
FebJul May
8
To view materials presented at today’s hearing, please visit our website at www.brooksbridgereplacement.com