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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for U.S. 331 (State Roads 83 and 187) in north Walton County, Florida. The project extends 25 miles from Coy Burgess Loop Road to the Alabama state line. U.S. 331 passes through the City of DeFuniak Springs, the community of Liberty, and the City of Paxton.
At the southern end, through DeFuniak Springs, U.S. 331 is a four-lane divided roadway with a raised median. The U.S. 90 segment is a four-lane divided roadway with a raised median at the western side and a two-way left turn lane on the eastern side. This area of the corridor is urban with a combination of commercial and residential development fronting the roadway. From U.S. 90 (near the airport) to the Alabama state line, U.S. 331 is a two-lane undivided roadway. The surrounding land uses along this segment are mostly rural.
Purpose and NeedThe purpose of the project is to study and identify improvements for U.S. 331 to allow efficient and safe travel for all corridor users. The proposed improvements are needed to accommodate existing and future traffic, as well as address safety concerns.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Contacts
The Florida Department of Transportation Complies with Various Non-Discrimination Laws and Regulations, Including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express concerns about Title VI may do so by contacting:
Peggy Kelley, Project ManagerFlorida Department of Transportation, District ThreeEnvironmental Management Office1074 Highway 90 East Chipley, FL 32428
Toll-free (888) 638-0250, ext. [email protected]
Ian Satter, Public Information Director Florida Department of Transportation, District Three 1074 Highway 90 East Chipley, FL 32428-0607
Toll-free (888) 638-0250 ext. 1205 [email protected]
John Smith, Title VI CoordinatorFlorida Department of Transportation, District Three 1074 Highway 90Chipley, FL 32428
Toll-free at (888) 638-0250, ext. [email protected]
Jacqueline Paramore, State Title VI CoordinatorFlorida Department of Transportation Equal Opportunity Office605 Suwannee Street, MS 65Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450
(850) [email protected]
Tentative Schedule
Proposed ImprovementsProposed improvements under evaluation include widening, potential roadway realignment, safety, traffic operations, intersection improvements, access management, bicycle lanes, and sidewalks. Since the corridor is so long and has a variety of land uses and community needs, the proposed improvements will vary throughout the corridor. The U.S. 331 corridor has been divided into three segments, which are shown on the map on the inside page. Within each segment, improvements are being evaluated on the existing U.S. 331 alignment. Alternative alignments to widen the existing roadway could occur along either side of the existing roadway or a combination of both sides (best fit alignment) to avoid and minimize impacts. In addition to the existing corridor, realignment alternatives are also being considered in the South Segment and the North Segment. The alternatives for each segment are described below. The No-Build Alternative leaves U.S. 331 in the existing condition. The No-Build Alternative is compared to the build alternatives and will remain a viable alternative through the Public Hearing.
SOUTH SEGMENT (from Coy Burgess Loop Road to North of Walton Road)The South Segment includes improvements along the existing U.S. 331 corridor and two additional corridors, as described below.
Corridor 1 – Existing U.S. 331 and U.S. 90 CorridorsCorridor 1 is along the existing U.S. 331 corridor. The type of roadway differs along this segment to accommodate projected traffic and meet community needs. Alternatives under consideration along Corridor 1 include:
• C oy Burgess Loop Road to Business Park Road: six-lane urban roadway with bike lanes within the existing right-of-way• Business Park Road to U.S. 90: six-lane urban roadway with bike lanes and sidewalks, with widening to the west, to the east, or on
both sides (center alignment)• Along U.S. 90: four-lane urban roadway with bike lanes and sidewalks, with widening to the north or to the south• U.S. 90 to north of Walton Road: four-lane urban roadway with bike lanes and sidewalks, with widening to the west, to the east, or a
best fit alignment to avoid and minimize impacts
Corridor 2 – Realignment Southwest of U.S. 331Corridor 2 utilizes Bob Sikes Road, heads north, and goes through the far east end of the DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport. A four-lane divided urban roadway with bike lanes and sidewalks is under consideration along Corridor 2. The existing U.S. 331 could be redesignated and will remain as part of the local roadway network.
Corridor 3 – Realignment Northeast of U.S. 331Corridor 3 is in the vicinity of Wabash Avenue and Walton Road. A four-lane divided urban roadway with bike lanes and sidewalks is under consideration along Corridor 3. The existing U.S. 331 could be redesignated and will remain as part of the local roadway network.
Project Activity Tentative DateAlternatives Refinement During this phase, the project team will review public feedback from the Corridor Analysis Public Meetings and other outreach activities, and further evaluate engineering considerations. The project team will refine and modify the proposed alternatives and develop the best solution in each segment.
Public Hearing This is a formal meeting where FDOT will present the recommended alternative. Attendees will have the opportunity to review the recommended alternative and provide comments prior to final documentation.
Location and Design Concept Acceptance This is the approval from the Federal Highway Administration on the preferred alternative to move into final design.
Summer 2016through Summer
2017
Fall 2017
Summer 2018
Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study
Walton County, Florida
Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study
Walton County, Florida
For more information visit the project website at: www.NWFLRoads.com (click on “Future Projects” and select U.S. 331 under Walton County)
U.S. 331 (State Roads 83 and 187) From Coy Burgess Loop Road to the Alabama State Line U.S. 331 (State Roads 83 and 187) From Coy Burgess Loop Road to the Alabama State Line
MIDDLE SEGMENT (from North of Walton Road to Wain Huckabee Road)The Middle Segment includes improvements along the existing U.S. 331 corridor. A four-lane divided roadway is under consideration. At the south end, the roadway includes curb and gutter for drainage and bike lanes and sidewalks. Near Lake Holley Circle, the roadway transitions to open drainage with no bike lanes or sidewalks but includes paved shoulders. The widening could occur to the west, to the east, or on a best fit alignment to avoid and minimize impacts.
NORTH SEGMENT (from Wain Huckabee Road to Alabama State Line)The North Segment includes improvements along the existing U.S. 331 corridor and a corridor to the east of U.S. 331, as described below.
Corridor 1 – Existing U.S. 331 CorridorCorridor 1 is along the existing U.S. 331 corridor. A four-lane divided urban roadway with bike lanes is under consideration along Corridor 1. The widening could occur to the west, to the east, or on a best fit alignment to avoid and minimize impacts.
Corridor 2 – Realignment East of U.S. 331Corridor 2 is east of U.S. 331. A four-lane rural roadway with an open drainage system is under consideration along Corridor 2. The existing U.S. 331 could be redesignated and will remain as part of the local roadway network.
Financial Project Identication Numbers: 433743-2 and 433743-3Financial Project Identication Numbers: 433743-2 and 433743-3
Florida Department of Transportation, District Three
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March 2016(Revised March 1, 2016)
ProcessPD&E STUDY DESIGN RIGHT-OF-WAY
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Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study
U.S. 331 (State Roads 83 and 187) From Coy Burgess Loop Road to the Alabama State Line
Walton County, FloridaFinancial Project Identication Numbers: 433743-2 and 433743-3
Corridor 1 (Existing U.S. 331 and U.S. 90 corridors) Alternatives include widening to west/south, widening to the east/north, a center alignment and a best fit alignment
Corridor 2 (Realignment southwest of U.S. 331)
Corridor 3 (Realignment northeast of U.S. 331)
SOUTH SEGMENT LEGEND
Corridor 1 (Existing U.S. 331 corridor)Alternatives include widening to the west, wideningto the east, and a best fit alignment
Corridor 2 (Realignment east of U.S. 331)
NORTH SEGMENT LEGEND
Corridor 1 (Existing U.S. 331 corridor) Alternatives include widening to the west, wideningto the east, and a best fit alignment
MIDDLE SEGMENT LEGEND
