Jan. 28, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wilson Boulevard Extension/Benfield Road Corridor Study
Second Public Workshop Planned To Present Three Alternatives
The Collier County Transportation Planning Department will hold a public workshop to discuss the three proposed alternatives for the Wilson Boulevard Extension/Benfield Road Corridor Study.
Date: Feb. 12, 2009
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Place: Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church
6020 Rattlesnake Hammock Road
Naples
This study is looking at potential ways to improve north-south travel within the study area. The 20-mile wide study area limits include US 41 to the south, CR 951 to the west, 18th Street S.E./Miller Boulevard to the east and Golden Gate Boulevard to the north. The goal of this corridor study is to identify a new north-south road to help improve traffic congestion on Collier Boulevard (CR 951), while being sensitive to environmental issues and public concerns.
A new north-south roadway is needed to create a better traffic circulation, allow for an alternate connection to Collier Boulevard (CR 951) and I-75 from US 41, improve access to US 41 and I-75 and accommodate countywide population and employment growth. In addition, the potential new roadway will serve the evacuation needs of eastern Collier County residents, enhance overall safety, and allow for better emergency access.
During the development of alternatives, three alignments were identified (as shown on the map on the next page) to advance through the project. These alignments were developed based on comments received, consistency with the 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), traffic, engineering and environmental analysis as well as subsequent discussions between Collier County staff and area stakeholders. The three alternatives are:
#1 - No-Build Alternative
#2 - Miller Boulevard Alternative
#3A - Wilson-Benfield Alternative/#3B - Wilson-Benfield Alternative
The purpose of the workshop is to present the three proposed alternatives for your review and comments, providing another opportunity for comments before the study is completed this spring. Maps and exhibit boards showing these proposed alternatives will be available at the workshop for your review.
County staff and the consultant team members will be at the workshop to discuss the proposed alternatives and answer any questions. We encourage you to attend and welcome you to invite your neighbors. As always, your input is valuable and a critical component to the success of this project.
Members of the Board of County Commissioners may be in attendance at this informational workshop.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Collier County Facilities Management Department located at 3301 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida, 34112, 239-252-8380 at least two days prior to the meeting.
[News Media: If you have any questions, please contact Community Liaison Connie Deane at
239-252-8365 or Public Information Specialist Eileen O’Grady at 239-252-5801.]
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