TRANSPORTATION

District: Five

Meeting Type: Meeting

Location Name: Florida Department of Transportation, District Five Office

Street Address: 719 S. Woodland Blvd.

City: Deland

District: Five

Meeting Type: Open House

Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Location Name: St. Johns Church of Cotton Plant

Street Address: 12390 C.R. 328

City: Ocala

Purpose: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a project open house about proposed improvements on State Road (S.R.) 40 from U.S. 41 to south of SW 119th Avenue in Marion County, just west of Ocala, on Tuesday, July 29.

The purpose of this project is to repave S.R. 40 within the project limits, upgrade pedestrian features and enhance driver safety. The open house is an opportunity for the community to learn about the project plans and provide feedback.

The open house will be held in person from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Johns Church of Cotton Plant, 12390 C.R. 328, Ocala, FL 34482. 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://bit.ly/43qEWcS (link is case sensitive). Please make sure to provide adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety.

• Visit the project website at your convenience at www.cflroads.com/project/452636-1. Visitors to the page may watch the project presentation, view project exhibits, and submit comments and questions directly to the project manager. Project materials will be available beginning July 29 and will be the same as what will be shared at the in-person open house. While the information will remain on the website throughout the project, please provide comments or questions by August 8 to have the comments included in the open house record.

If you are unable to attend the open house or participate online, you may contact FDOT Project Manager, Bita Hooman, directly by phone at 386-943-5645 or email at Bita.Hooman@dot.state.fl.us.

FDOT is seeking feedback from nearby property owners, business owners, interested persons, organizations, and the general public regarding this project and the proposed improvements.

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 accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Carolyn Fitzwilliam at 386-943-5221 or Carolyn.Fitzwilliam@dot.state.fl.us 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).

If you have any questions or comments about the meeting or the project, please contact FDOT Project Manager Bita Hooman by phone at 386-943-5645, by email at Bita.Hooman@dot.state.fl.us, or U.S. mail at Florida Department of Transportation, 719 S. Woodland Blvd., MS 542, DeLand, FL 32720.

Project Web Site: https://www.cflroads.com/project/452636-1

Primary Contact: Bita Hooman

Primary Phone: 386-943-5645

Primary E-Mail: Bita.Hooman@dot.state.fl.us

Expires: 7/30/2025