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Blue Herron dive site could soon be closed


Last Update: 9/15/2009 6:21 pm

The Blue Heron Bridge, the site where the recent striated frogfish spawning was filmed, may be in danger of being closed to divers for a year. Today, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host an Open House to inform the community about the upcoming Little Blue Heron Bridge Replacement Project. If you’re local to Palm Beach, please go and voice your opinion!

Time and location:
Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Palm Beach Shores Town Hall Street
214 Edwards Lane, Palm Beach Shores FL 33404

UPDATE: More information...

Little Blue Heron Bridge Replacement Project Open House
District: Four
Meeting Type: Meeting
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Time: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location Name: Palm Beach Shores Town Hall
Street Address: 214 Edwards Lane
City: Palm Beach Shores FL 33404

Purpose:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host an Open House to inform the community about the upcoming Little Blue Heron Bridge Replacement Project. 

The project includes removing and replacing the existing low level bridge on Blue Heron Boulevard/State Road A1A near Phil Foster Park.  Construction will begin this fall and last approximately one year.

The Open House will provide attendees with information about the scope of work, construction schedule and maintenance of traffic for this project.  The Open House will have an informal format.  No formal presentation will be made.  FDOT and project representatives will be available throughout the Open House to discuss the project and answer questions one-on-one.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.

If you need special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, require translation services (free of charge) or would like further information about this project or Open House, please contact Public Information Officer Tish Burgher by phone at 561-640-6441 or by e-mail at Tish@QCAusa.com

Primary Contact: Tish Burgher
Primary Phone: 561-640-6441
Primary E-Mail: Tish@QCAusa
Additional Contact: FDOT District Four Public Information Office
Additional Phone: Toll Free 866-336-8435 ext. 4090
Additional E-mail: barbara.kelleher@dot.state.fl.us



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