29625660 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 29625660
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Division:	VHB


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

DATE AND TIME:	Tuesday, June 24, 2025 (Virtual), and Thursday, June 26, 2025 (In-Person), at 5:30 p.m.

PLACE:	In-Person at Miracle Springs Church and virtually on GoTo Webinar

Subject:	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing regarding the U.S. 17-92 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from Ivy Mist Lane to Avenue A (FPID no. 437200-2). The purpose of this study is to address current and future travel demand and improve safety along this segment of U.S. 17-92 by widening the existing two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided roadway, while minimizing potential impacts to the natural and human environments. The hearing is being held to give the community and opportunity to learn about the study and provide feedback concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements. In accordance with Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966, FDOT is seeking comments from the public concerning the potential effects on the activities, features, and attributes of the Section 4(f) resources within the study area due to impacts resulting from the widening of U.S. 17-92. In accordance with Section 335.188, Florida Statutes, FDOT is also seeking public comment on the proposed access management reclassification for U.S. 17-92 from Wonder Court to Nocatee Street/Shepherd Lane from Access Class 3 to Access Class 5 due to tighter access needs within the Intercession City area. The in-person public hearing will be held at Miracle Springs Church, 5646 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Intercession City, FL 33848 on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The in-person hearing location will open the doors at 5:30 p.m. to allow participants to view the hearing materials prior to the presentation. The presentation will begin promptly at 6 p.m., followed by a formal public comment period. To provide additional flexibility for stakeholders, FDOT is also offering online opportunities to get involved: • Join the online webinar at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, to watch the project presentation and provide comments. To attend using this option, register at https://bit.ly/US1792PDE. The virtual hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. as an open house to allow participants to view the hearing materials prior to the presentation. The presentation will begin promptly at 6 p.m., followed by a formal public comment period. If joining online, please allow adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety. • Visit the project website at your convenience at https://www.cflroads.com/project/437200-2. Visitors to the page may watch a pre-recorded hearing presentation, view hearing materials, and submit comments and questions directly to the project manager. Project materials will be available beginning Tuesday, June 24, 2025, and will be the same as what will be shared at the in-person hearing. While the information will remain on the website throughout the project, please provide comments or questions by Monday, July 7, 2025, to have them included the public hearing record. If you are unable to attend the public hearing or participate online, you may contact the FDOT Project Manager directly at the phone number listed below. A copy of the draft project documents will be available for public review from Monday, June 2, 2025, to Monday, July 7, 2025, at Osceola County Hart Memorial Central Library, 211 East Dakin Avenue, Kissimmee, FL 34741 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, and on the project website. FDOT is sending notices to all property owners, business owners, and tenants located within at least 300 feet on either side of the proposed alignment and to interested persons, organizations, and the general public regarding this project. The hearing will give participants an opportunity to provide input during the formal public comment period. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, persons wishing to submit written statements, in place of or in addition to oral statements, may do so at the hearing or by sending them to the FDOT Project Manager at the contact information provided below. All statements postmarked on or before Monday, July 7, 2025, will be included in the public hearing record. 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: Not applicable.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	6/16/2025 Vol. 51/116


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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