The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is considering improvements at multiple intersections along US 41 in Sarasota County. The purpose of the improvements is to improve safety, enhance traffic flow, and reduce crashes. The potential improvements include median modifications at the following six (6) intersections along the corridor: Lazy River Road, Riverwalk Drive/De Miranda Avenue, De Leon Drive, Palm Harbor Drive, Blackburn Boulevard/Ortega Place, and El Prado Avenue. Additional improvements include constructing a southbound left turn lane at El Prado Avenue and lengthening the southbound left turn lane at Ortiz Boulevard.

FDOT, District One, invites you to the US 41 North Port Safety Improvements Public Meeting on Tuesday, April 1, 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. The same information will be presented at both the live in-person and online meetings. All meeting materials will be available online by March 25, 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 United Methodist Church North Port, 4285 Wesley Lane, North Port, FL 34287. 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/US_41_North_Port_Safety_Improvements 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, Selina Carroll, by phone at (863) 519-2384. Comments about the project should be emailed to Selina.Carroll@dot.state.fl.us, or mailed to Selina Carroll, 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.