The goal of the project is to enhance safety along North Courtenay Parkway (State Road (S.R.) 3) from Catalina Isle Drive to the S.R. 528/S.R. A1A eastbound on-ramp in Merritt Island. The proposed concept would replace the existing center two-way left turn lane with a raised median to reduce the chances for severe head on and angle crashes. Median openings and left turn lanes will be provided to accommodate access.

The concept is consistent with the existing roadway configuration on North Courtenay Parkway to the south.

The Department is also evaluating the addition of a new traffic signal at Via De La Reina.

The FDOT will hold a project open house on Thursday, February 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Divine Mercy Catholic Church (The Dome), 1940 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32953. 

Attendees will have an opportunity to view a looping presentation and project displays, speak with project team members, and submit comments or questions. To provide additional flexibility for stakeholders, the FDOT is also offering online opportunities to get involved:

• Join an online webinar at 5:30 p.m. to watch a project presentation and submit written questions or comments using the webinar questions box.  To attend using this option, register at https://fdot.cc/SR_3_Safety_Improvements.   Please make sure to provide adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety.
• Visit this web page4 at your convenience to view project mate3rials and provide feedback. Meeting materials will be available in the files below beginning February 19 and will be the same as what is presented at the open house.