Meeting will be offered in multiple platforms
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a series of public meetings on Monday, December 11, Wednesday, December 13, and Thursday, December 14, 2023 regarding the improvements to Interstate 75 (I-75) from south of State Road (S.R.) 44 in Sumter County to S.R. 326 in Marion County. Two Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Studies are being conducted for I-75 from south of S.R. 44 to S.R. 200 (FPID: 452074-2) and from S.R. 200 to S.R. 326 (FPID: 452074-1). The proposed improvements to I-75 include the addition of auxiliary lanes between interchanges and modifications to several interchanges including S.R. 326 and S.R. 40. The purpose of these improvements is to reduce congestion and improve reliability on I-75. The Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative (fdot.gov/movingfloridaforward) allowed FDOT to advance the much needed I-75 improvements, with construction anticipated to begin in spring 2025.
The Department is offering multiple ways for the community to participate in the meetings. All participants, regardless of which platform they choose, will receive the same information.
In-Person Open House Options: Participants may attend in person on the following days 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. If you are feeling unwell, please consider attending the meeting virtually or by phone.
Date: Monday, December 11, 2023
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Savannah Center, 1545 North Buena Vista Boulevard, The Villages, FL 32162
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ocala Hilton, 3600 SW 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474
Virtual Option: Interested persons may join from a computer, tablet, or mobile device at 5:30 p.m. on December 14, 2023. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting bit.ly/fdotmeetingrsvp. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your internet browser to register and attend this webinar. If joining online, please allow adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety.
Phone Option (Listen Only): Participants may listen to the meeting by dialing 1-877-309-2074 on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. and entering the passcode 909-480-267 when prompted.
All meeting materials, including the presentation, will be available on the project websites listed below prior to the meetings.
I-75 Improvements from S.R. 200 to S.R. 326: cflroads.com/project/452074-1
I-75 Improvements from south of S.R. 44 to S.R. 200: cflroads.com/project/452074-2
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 [email protected].
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 by phone at (386) 943-5392, or via email at [email protected] 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).
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.
Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT District Five Public Information Office at [email protected] or by phone at 386-943-5593.
