The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)'s open house regarding proposed interchange improvements on State Road 44 at Interstate 95 scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the Advent Health New Smyrna Beach Medical Plaza has been postponed to a later date.

 

The Department will keep the public and media updated once the new date has been scheduled.

 

Opportunity to Provide Input on Proposed Interchange Improvements on S.R. 44 at I-95

 

New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Design plans to enhance safety and improve traffic flow on State Road (S.R.) 44 at Interstate 95 (I-95) will be shared with the community during a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) open house on Tuesday, March 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Advent Health New Smyrna Beach Medical Plaza, 125 Florida Memorial Parkway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168.

The purpose of the project is to add or extend auxiliary lanes to provide additional space for vehicles to merge when entering or exiting the interstate. Specific recommendations include adding an eastbound auxiliary lane through the interchange, a westbound deceleration lane for the I-95 northbound on ramp, and the addition of a second left turn lane from the I-95 exit ramp to westbound S.R. 44. Construction is currently funded in spring 2021.

During the open house, attendees will have an opportunity to view a looping video presentation and project exhibits, speak with project team members, and provide input on the design. No formal presentation is planned.

Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact FDOT Project Manager Taleb Shams, P.E., by phone at 386-943-5231 or by email at Taleb.Shams@dot.state.fl.us at least seven days prior to the meeting.  If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (voice).

 

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 the FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator Jennifer Smith at Jennifer.Smith2@dot.state.fl.us.

 

For media inquiries, please contact the FDOT District Five Communications Office at 386-943-5593 or FDOT-D5COMM@dot.state.fl.us.

 

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Florida Department of Transportation

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