OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing regarding the U.S. 17-92 Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 (Virtual), and Thursday, June 26, 2025 (In-Person), at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of this study is to address current and future travel demand and improve safety along this segment of U.S. 17-92 by widening the existing two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided roadway, while minimizing potential impacts to the natural and human environments. In accordance with Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966, FDOT is seeking comments from the public concerning the potential effects on the activities, features, and attributes of the Section 4(f) resources within the study area due to impacts resulting from the widening of U.S. 17-92. In accordance with Section 335.188, Florida Statutes, FDOT is also seeking public comment on the proposed access management reclassification for U.S. 17-92 from Wonder Court to Nocatee Street/Shepherd Lane from Access Class 3 to Access Class 5 due to tighter access needs within the Intercession City area.

The in-person public hearing will be held at Miracle Springs Church, 5646 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Intercession City, FL 33848 on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The in-person hearing location will open the doors at 5:30 p.m. to allow participants to view the hearing materials prior to the presentation. The presentation will begin promptly at 6 p.m., followed by a formal public comment period.

To provide additional flexibility for stakeholders, FDOT is also offering online opportunities to get involved:

• Join the online webinar at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, to watch the project presentation and provide comments. To attend using this option, register at bit.ly/US1792PDE. The virtual hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. as an open house to allow participants to view the hearing materials prior to the presentation. The presentation will begin promptly at 6 p.m., followed by a formal public comment period. If joining online, please allow adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety.
• Visit the project website at your convenience at www.cflroads.com/project/437200-2. Visitors to the page may watch a pre-recorded hearing presentation, view hearing materials, and submit comments and questions directly to the project manager. Project materials will be available beginning Tuesday, June 24, 2025, and will be the same as what will be shared at the in-person hearing. While the information will remain on the website throughout the project, please provide comments or questions by Monday, July 7, 2025, to have them included the public hearing record.

 

A copy of the draft project documents will be available for public review from Monday, June 2, 2025, to Monday, July 7, 2025, at Osceola County Hart Memorial Central Library, 211 East Dakin Avenue, Kissimmee, FL 34741 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, and on the project website.

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 special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact David Graeber at (386) 943-5392 or by email at David.Graeber@dot.state.fl.us at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing. 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).

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.