North Orlando News

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public meeting regarding project plans on Alafaya Trail (S.R. 434) at Dalton Drive in Oviedo on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. 

The purpose of this project is to enhance safety by converting the full median opening on Alafaya Trail at Dalton Drive to a two-way directional median opening. Additional details are available in the attached project information handout. The public meeting is being held to present information and receive community feedback.

 The Department is offering multiple ways for the community to participate in the meeting. All participants, regardless of which platform they choose, will receive the same information.

•  Virtual Option: Interested persons may join from a computer, tablet or mobile device at 5:30 p.m. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting https://fdot.cc/SR_434_Dalton_Drive_Registration. 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 1-866-901-6455 and entering the passcode 486-160-835 when prompted. 
• In-Person Open House Option: Participants may attend in person by going to the Oviedo Amphitheatre & Cultural Center, 357 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo, FL 32765 anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. 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.

 All meeting materials, including the presentation, will be available on the project website https://www.cflroads.com/project/992100-6 prior to the meeting. 

 FDOT is sending notices to nearby property owners, business owners, interested persons, and organizations to provide the opportunity to offer comments and express their views 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 FDOT Project Manager Richard Smith at 386-943-5326 or Richard.Smith@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).

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