SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on the County Road (C.R.) 46A (H.E. Thomas Jr. Parkway) and Rinehart Road intersection near Interstate 4 (I-4) (FPID No. 242592-6), and the I-4 and U.S. 17-92 interchange in Seminole County (FPID No. 242592-8) on Wednesday, December 13, and Thursday, December 14, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The virtual meeting will be held Wednesday, December 13 and the in-person open house will take place Thursday, December 14.

The purpose of these projects is to provide operational and safety improvements to the intersection of C.R. 46A and Rinehart Road near I-4 and the I-4 and U.S. 17-92 interchange.

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 the Virtual Public Meeting (VPM) from a computer, tablet, or mobile device on Wednesday, December 13. A VPM is a free live presentation or webinar over the internet. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting fdot.tips/I4meeting. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. Please note, Internet Explorer cannot be used to register or attend this webinar. If joining online, please provide adequate log-in time to view the presentation in its entirety.

Phone Option (Listen Only): Participants may join the meeting in listen-only mode by dialing 631-992-3221 on Wednesday, December 13 and entering the passcode 774-015-698 when prompted.

In-Person Open House Option: Participants may attend in person by going to The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North, 2974 International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746 anytime between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 14 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 I4beyond.com 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 Michael Citro at 407-571-6766 or michaelcitro@global-5.com 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).