OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing regarding the State Road (S.R.) 60 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from Prairie Lake Road to Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola County on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (virtual), and Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (in-person), at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of this study is to address future travel demand and improve safety by evaluating options for widening S.R. 60.

The in-person public hearing will be held at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo, Longhorn Center, 3200 River Ranch Boulevard, River Ranch, FL 33867 on Wednesday, October 15, 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, October 14, 2025, to watch the project presentation and provide comments.  To attend using this option, register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7962573496201803614. 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/452574-1. 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, October 14, 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 Wednesday, October 29, 2025, to have them included the public hearing record.

A copy of the draft project documents will be available for public review from Friday, September 19, 2025, to Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Kenansville Branch Library, 1154 South Canoe Creek Road, Kenansville, FL 34739 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 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 Maria Serrano-Acosta at 386-943-5063 or by email at Maria.Serrano-Acosta@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.