VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on W. Granada Boulevard (S.R. 40) at Water Oak Lane on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of this project is to enhance safety by converting the full median opening on W. Granada Boulevard at Water Oak Lane to a two-way directional median opening.

The Department is offering multiple ways for the community to participate in the meeting. All participants, regardless of platform they choose, will participate in the same live meeting.

Virtual Option: Interested persons may join from a computer, tablet, or mobile device at 5:30 p.m. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting fdot.cc/SR_40_Granada_Registration. 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 log-in time to view the presentation in its entirety.

Phone Option (Listen Only): Participants may listen to the meeting by dialing 1-866-901-6455 and entering the passcode 568-788-999 when prompted.

In-Person Open House Option: Participants may attend in person by going to Church of the Holy Child, 1225 W. Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 anytime between time 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to view a looping presentation and project displays, speak with project team members, and submit comments or questions.

If attending in person, please remember to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines as well as adhere to any local ordinances. If you are feeling unwell, please consider attending the meeting virtually or by phone.

All meeting materials, including the presentation, will be available on the project website at www.cflroads.com/project/992200-1 prior to the meeting.

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.

Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact FDOT Project Manager Richard Smith at 386-943-5326 or Richard.Smith@dot.state.fl.us at least seven (7) 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).

Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT District Five Communications Office at FDOT-D5COMM@dot.state.fl.us or by phone at 386-943-5593.