The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is proposing improvements at multiple intersections along State Road (SR) 776 in Charlotte County. The purpose of the improvements is to improve safety, enhance traffic flow, and reduce crashes. The proposed improvements include converting existing full median openings to two-way directional median openings at seven (7) intersections along the corridor: Oceanspray Boulevard, Sea Mist Drive/Shalimar Street, David Boulevard, Hollis Avenue, Cornelius Boulevard, Biscayne Drive, and Collingswood Boulevard. Potential median modifications are also being considered at three (3) additional intersections: Mayport Street/Biggs Street, Regina Drive/Roberta Drive, and at the Port Charlotte Town Center west entrance.

FDOT, District One, invites you to the SR 776 Safety Improvements Public Meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The in-person public meeting (open house format) will begin at 5:00 p.m. The virtual meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. The public meeting is being held to present information about the proposed design and gather public input. FDOT will accept written comments during and after the meeting.

The Department has three ways to participate in the public meeting: by attending the live in-person event, by joining the live virtual event, or by viewing the materials online through the project website. All meeting materials will be available online by February 6, 2025. A copy of these materials will also be displayed at the in-person event. You may choose any combination of the options provided to review the materials and to submit your comments.

In-Person Option: Attend in person from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church of Southwest Florida, 1379 S. McCall Road, Port Charlotte, FL 33981. Attendees who are not feeling well should not attend the in-person meeting.

Virtual Option: Attend virtually from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from a computer, tablet, or mobile device. You can register in advance at fdot.cc/SR_776_Improvements_Registration Once registered, attendees will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. Please note, Internet Explorer cannot be used to register for or attend this webinar. Please review the meeting materials online through the project website prior to this event.

Website: View meeting materials in the Project Documents and Project Videos sections below.

If you have any questions or comments about the meeting, please contact: FDOT Project Manager, Jeremy Stucker, by phone at (863) 519-2671. Comments about the project should be emailed to Jeremy.Stucker@dot.state.fl.us, or mailed to Jeremy Stucker, Florida Department of Transportation, 801 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830.

This meeting has been developed in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact District One Title VI Coordinator Cynthia Sykes at (863) 519-2287 or at Cynthia.Sykes@dot.state.fl.us at least seven days prior to the open house. Individuals who are hearing or speech impaired may use the Florida Relay Service (TDD: 1-800-955-8771 or Voice: 1-800-955-8770) to contact FDOT regarding this project.