The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study to evaluate improvements to State Road (S.R.) 524 from Friday Road (south) to Industry Road in Brevard County, a project length of approximately 3.15 miles.  

The purpose of this study is to evaluate alternatives to improve roadway capacity, safety, and enhance
multi-modal opportunities to include bicycle and pedestrian facilities.  In addition, several potential highway and intersection improvements will be considered. The no-build alternative will also be evaluated. The PD&E study is being conducted to determine the location and conceptual design of the preferred roadway improvements and the associated social, economic, and environmental effects of the improvements.

The FDOT will hold a PD&E Study public hearing virtually on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and in person on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Details on how to participate are as follows:

• Virtual Option: Interested persons may join over the Internet from a computer, tablet, or mobile device on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3540998539582115417.  Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the hearing online. If using a mobile device, use the GoToWebinar app to be able to view the presentation and submit comments. 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.
• In-Person Option: Participants may attend in person by going to Space Coast Convention Center at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cocoa, 301 Tucker Lane, Cocoa, FL 32926 on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. A map of the hearing location is attached.  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.  If attending in person, please remember to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines. If you are feeling unwell, please consider attending the hearing virtually.

If you are unable to attend the hearing, you can view all hearing materials, including the presentation, and provide comments through the project website at www.cflroads.com/project/437983-1. You may also contact FDOT Project Manager Maria Serrano-Acosta directly by phone at 386-943-5063 or email at Maria.Serrano-Acosta@dot.state.fl.us.

A copy of the draft project documents will be available for public review from Tuesday, December 30, 2025 to Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library, 308 Forrest Avenue, Cocoa, FL, 32922 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday; from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The library will be closed on January 1, 2026, and January 19, 2026. Documents will also be posted in the files section below.