FDOT is conducting this project to construct median modifications at various locations.

**UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETING**

FDOT invites you to an upcoming public meeting for access changes along US 27 at: George Street, Charles Street, Sunshine Drive, Jackson Street, and 1st Avenue North.

The public meeting is being conducted to present information about the access changes and provides the opportunity for the public to express their views about the improvements. You can participate in-person or live online. The same materials will be displayed at both the events.

IN-PERSON OPTION:
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Anytime between 5 -7 p.m.

New Hope Church: 825 County Rd 630A, Frostproof, FL 33843

This will include a looping project video (no formal presentation) and the project team will be available for discussion.

LIVE ONLINE OPTION:

Register in advance: https://bitly.ws/3f3Jg
Thursday, May 2, 2024
6 – 7 p.m.

This event will include a viewing of the project video and a live question-and-answer session with the project team.  Please review the materials on project webpage before attending the online event (https://www.swflroads.com/project/000004-1). Materials will be posted by April 30, 2024.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, comments can also be provided through this webpage or by email (amara.decicco@dot.state.fl.us) or mail (FDOT District One, Attn: Amara DeCicco, 801 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830). While comments about the project are accepted at any time, they must be received or postmarked by May 9, 2024, to be included in the formal meeting record. Questions can be answered by calling the FDOT project representative Amara DeCicco at (863) 519-2378.

FDOT is sending notices to property owners, business owners, interested persons and organizations within 300 feet of the project to provide the opportunity to give comments to FDOT regarding this project. This meeting is being held in compliance with Rule 14-97 of the Florida Administrative Code (modifications to access management) and all other related federal and state statutes.

Past efforts

On May 16, 2023, FDOT held a public hearing for the following median modifications for US 27 at: North Lake Damon Road, Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Whisper Circle, Lake Josephine Drive, and Lake Francis Road to address safety. The information presented at that hearing is still available to view in the Documents section (under “May 16, 2023 Hearing”).