The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is conducting a Regional Analysis for proposed safety and operational improvements on US 27 from SR 29 (Glades County) SR 60 (Polk County). Building on the findings of the Highlands County Feasibility Study, the US 27 Regional analysis will identify operational and safety improvements addressing key needs along US 27 such as network resilience, freight movement, and safety of all users. The improvements will take into consideration the community vision and address the competing roadway demand between pedestrians, trucks, and cars.

Highlands County Feasibility Study Overview Report Final October 2024

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

**Visit the US 27 Regional Analysis Virtual Meeting Room**
URL: https://us27-regional-analysis.fdotoutreach.com to access the self-guided interactive meeting room, download materials, and share your insights. 
**Public access to the virtual meeting room has been extended until October 17, 2025 **
The public visioning workshop provides an opportunity for the public to share their feedback on the transportation vision for US 27, stretching from SR 29 in Glades County to SR 60 in Polk County.
An in-person workshop was held on September 11, 2025, at the Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center (4509 George Blvd, Sebring, FL 33875) and on September 18, 2025, at the South Lake Wales Church of God (210 Presidents Drive, Lake Wales, FL 33859). 
The same materials available in the virtual room were displayed at the in-person meeting locations. 
The self-guided Virtual Meeting Room will be accessible from September 11 to October 17, 2025. 
URL: https://us27-regional-analysis.fdotoutreach.com 

How to submit comments: 

You may submit comments in the following ways: 
•    During the in-person meeting (meeting passed) 
•    Online through the project website (use the contact box on the right)
•    Virtual Room Final Comment Survey https://us27-regional-analysis.fdotoutreach.com
•    Email the project representative (david.long@dot.state.fl.us) 
•    By mail: 801 N. Broadway Ave., MS 1-6, Bartow, FL 33830

You are able to provide written comments about the project at any time, but meeting comments must be submitted by Friday, October 17, 2025, to be included in the record for this workshop. You may also call David Long, Project Representative at (813) 334-7056, if you have questions before you submit your comment. 
 
If you need ADA or Translation Services: 
Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Cynthia Sykes, District One Title VI Coordinator , by phone at (863) 519-2287 or by email at cynthia.sykes@dot.state.fl.us at least seven (7) days before live public meetings. 
The Florida Department of Transportation is required to comply with various non-discrimination laws and regulations, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Anyone wishing to express concern about Title VI should contact Cynthia Sykes at the information above. 
 
The Florida Department of Transportation may adopt this planning product into the environmental review process, pursuant to Title 23 U.S.C § 168(d)(4), or to the state project development process.