Project Overview

TY LIN INTERNATIONAL (TYLI) is providing engineering services to evaluate improvements to Cherry Lake Road and East Apshawa Road from SR 19 to US 27, a distance of approximately eight miles. This study will also evaluate Jalarmy Road, between Minneola Shores Drive and Cherry Lake Road, about 1/3 of mile long. The objective the study is to determine the number of lanes needed to provide an adequate level of service for the projected traffic demand along the roadway corridor. The existing roadways have two travel lanes with un-paved shoulders within a 66-foot wide right-of-way. A range of alternatives will be evaluated, from adding paved shoulders to the existing two-lanes to adding lanes where needed for additional capacity or to provide protection for turning vehicles. Cherry Lake Road is on the County's Major Roads network; connecting SR 19 with CR 561A (Minneola Shores Drive), via Jalarmy Road. East Apshawa Road connects them with US 27. The Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (LSMPO) Long Range Transportation Plan calls for these roads to provide facilities for bicycles and for sidewalks on East Apshawa Road and Jalarmy Road. These roads serve the growing communities of Groveland and Minneola. TYLI's project schedule includes an initial study to confirm the appropriate typical roadway sections for these roads before proceeding to final design for the recommended improvements. During the study, TYLI will conduct several public meetings to inform the residents and adjacent property owners about the alternatives being considered and to listen to their input. TYLI will prepare for the County, an engineer's estimates of probable construction cost and a bidding documents containing technical construction specifications for the project.

Preliminary Engineering Process

The preliminary engineering study process involves the collection of information and data, the development of engineering alternatives, the evaluation and comparison of the alternatives and the documentation of engineering decisions and recommendations. The process is intended to be comprehensive with the understanding that project specific conditions will dictate the approach taken to each project. The intent of the process is to develop each project to the level of detail necessary to accurately assess the economic and environmental impacts through the application of preliminary engineering and environmental science. The requirements of the study includes data collection, engineering and environmental analysis, coordination, decision making, and documentation. The Study Team will inform the public on the status and progress of the study through a public involvement program. It provides a forum for public input to the decision making process through public meetings, and small group meetings.