27839890 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 27839890
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

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	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	Monday, December 11, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. In-Person at Savannah Center; Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. In-Person at Ocala Hilton; Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Virtually on GoToWebinar; and by phone at 1-877-309-2074 with passcode 909-480-267

PLACE:	Monday, December 11, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. In-Person at Savannah Center; Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. In-Person at Ocala Hilton; Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Virtually on GoToWebinar; and by phone at 1-877-309-2074 with passcode 909-480-267

Subject:	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a series of public meetings regarding the Interstate 75 (I-75) Improvements from south of State Road (S.R.) 44 to S.R. 326. Two Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Studies are being conducted for I-75 from south of S.R. 44 to S.R. 200 (FPID: 452074-2) and from S.R. 200 to S.R. 326 (FPID: 452074-1) in Sumter and Marion Counties, Florida. To reduce congestion and improve reliability on I-75, these studies are evaluating the addition of an auxiliary lane between interchanges. Improvements to several interchanges are also proposed, including modifications to the I-75 interchanges at S.R. 326 and S.R. 40. The Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative (fdot.gov/movingfloridaforward) allowed FDOT to advance the much needed I-75 improvements, with construction anticipated to begin in spring 2025. The Department is offering multiple ways for the community to participate in the meeting. Two in-person meetings will take place at different locations and one virtual meeting option will be offered. All participants, regardless of which platform they choose, will receive the same information. In-Person Open House Options: Date: Monday, December 11, 2023 Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Savannah Center, 1545 North Buena Vista Boulevard, The Villages, FL 32162 Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Ocala Hilton, 3600 SW 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474 Participants will have the opportunity to view a looping presentation and project displays, speak with project team members, and submit comments or questions. Please remember to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines. If you are feeling unwell, please consider attending the meeting virtually or by phone. Virtual Public Meeting Option: Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023 Time: 5:30 p.m. Online Platform: GoToWebinar Interested persons may join from a computer, tablet, or mobile device. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting bit.ly/fdotmeetingrsvp. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your internet browser to register and attend this webinar. If joining online, please allow adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety. Phone Option (Listen Only): Participants may listen to the meeting by dialing 1-877-309-2074 on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. and entering the passcode 909-480-267 when prompted. All meeting materials, including the presentation, will be available on the project websites listed below prior to the meetings. I-75 Improvements from S.R. 200 to S.R. 326: cflroads.com/project/452074-1 I-75 Improvements from south of S.R. 44 to S.R. 200: cflroads.com/project/452074-2 FDOT is sending notices to nearby property owners, business owners, interested persons, and organizations to provide the opportunity to offer comments and express their views regarding this project and the proposed improvements. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Melissa McKinney, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, at Melissa.McKinney@dot.state.fl.us. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: FDOT Project Manager Stephen Browning by phone at (386) 943-5422, by email at Stephen.Browning@dot.state.fl.us, or U.S. mail at Florida Department of Transportation, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, MS 501, DeLand, Florida 32720.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	12/7/2023 Vol. 49/236


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