DESIGN PROJECT ABOUT

The Department of Transportation (FDOT) invitedthe public to a Public Workshop for the SR 684 (Cortez Rd W) at Royal Palm Drive traffic signal/median modification project in Manatee County. This project will improve safety and operations at the intersection and reduce crashes.

The project includes:

• A new traffic signal at Royal Palm Drive with protected left turns
• A signalized pedestrian crosswalk with a raised refuge island
• Full turn lanes with raised traffic separators

DESIGN PROJECT MEETINGS
The Public Workshop was conducted to present the design concept and provide an opportunity for the public to express their views about the project. The meeting was on June 13, 2024, between 5-7 pm at the Bridge Church, 4000 75th Street W, Bradenton, FL 34209. Project information was available for review and comment. The project team was available for discussion. Project information shown at the in-person workshop was also available online. If you were unable to attend the in-person workshop, comments could have been provided by email to Walter Breuggeman, FDOT Design Project Manager, walter.breuggeman@dot.state.fl.us, or mail at FDOT District One, Attn: Walter Breuggeman, 801 Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830. Comments must have been received or postmarked by July 8, 2024, to be included in the formal workshop record. FDOT sent 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