30190685 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 30190685
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Division:	HDR Engineering, Inc. - PENSACOLA


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	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 3 announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	Tuesday, December 9, 2025; 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

PLACE:	Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, 1250 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL (Okaloosa County) 32548

Subject:	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a hybrid public hearing concerning the S.R. 30 (U.S. 98) “Around the Mound” Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study in Okaloosa County on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The hearing will begin with an open house from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (CST), followed by a formal presentation and public comment period beginning at 6 p.m. Citizens are encouraged to attend the virtual public hearing at www.nwflroads.com/calendar. Those who are unable to participate virtually may attend the hearing in-person at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, 1250 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach. Pre-registration is required for the virtual format and encouraged for in-person attendees. The same materials will be presented for each format. This hearing is being held to provide interested persons an opportunity to review the results of the study and to provide input on the preferred alternative. Proposed improvements include widening S.R.30 (U.S. 98 / Miracle Strip Parkway) from four lanes to six lanes along a new alignment “Around the Mound” with curb and gutter, sidewalk, and a 12-foot shared-use path for pedestrians and bicycles to enhance safety, add capacity, and improve mobility. The Preferred Alternative is Alternative 1A (At-Grade). The total distance of this study is 0.61 miles from S.R 189 (Beal Parkway) to the West End of Brooks Bridge, and north along S.R. 85 (Eglin Parkway) to Hollywood Boulevard. Access Management changes are required. Right-of-way is required resulting in business relocations. FDOT intends to seek a de minimis determination under Section 4(f) regarding protection of historic and archaeological resources. This hearing is being held 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 Brandon Bruner, P.E., Project Manager, at (850) 415-9015 or via email at bbruner@hntb.com, at least seven days prior to the hearing.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Brandon Bruner, P.E., Project Manager; (850) 415-9015; bbruner@hntb.com

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	12/2/2025 Vol. 51/232


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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