The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public information meeting regarding plans to rehabilitate the pavement of Orange Blossom Trail (US 441/ SR 500). The proposed project extends from 34th Street to Colonial Drive (SR 50).

The meeting is on Thursday, May 10th, at the John H. Jackson Community Center located at 1002 Carter Street in Orlando.  It is an open house which begins at 3 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m. The project is currently in the design.  The goal of this meeting is to obtain input about the proposed design of the improvements. 

The purpose of the project is to extend the life of the pavement by concrete rehabilitation and milling and resurfacing of the asphalt pavement. Other improvements include pedestrian and video detection upgrades. This project will be constructed along with a neighborhood enhancement project contracted by the Orange Blossom Trail Development Board. This project includes pedestrian and roadside improvements between Gore and Church Streets. Design is scheduled for completion fall 2012 and construction is scheduled in the spring 2013.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, 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 Deborah Mols, Public Information Coordinator, AECOM, 10210 Highland Manor Drive. Ste. 350, Tampa, Florida 33610; telephone (813) 630-2500; or by e-mail deborah.mols@aecom.com seven days prior to the meeting.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Gene Varano, the FDOT Project Manager at 386-943-5145 or by email at gene.varano@dot.myflorida.com. You may also view information on the project at www.cflroads.com.