Volusia County

Financial Project Identification (FPID) No.: 449788-1

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has rescheduled the public meeting regarding project plans on State Road (S.R.) 44 from west of Coates Drive to east of Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach to Thursday, October 5, at 5:30 p.m. Other meeting details remain the same.

The purpose of this project is to improve traffic flow and enhance safety along S.R. 44 near the merge point at Canal Street and the Wallace Road/Canal Street intersection. Please note an outdated alternative was included in the project information handout previously sent to you. Please see the corrected project information handout attached. The public meeting is being held to present information and receive community feedback.

• Virtual Option: Interested persons may join from a computer, tablet or mobile device at 5:30 p.m. To register for this option, please visit: https://bit.ly/3Yf4d5K. 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 and entering the passcode 910-485-094 when prompted.

• In-Person Open House Option: Participants may attend in person by going to the Brannon Center, 105 S. Riverside Dr., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7 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.

All meeting materials, including the presentation, will be available on the project website at www.cflroads.com/project/449788-1 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 Carolyn Fitzwilliam by phone at 386-943-5215 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 project, please contact me by phone at 386-943-5558, by email at Todd.Alexander@dot.state.fl.us, or U.S. mail at Florida Department of Transportation, 719 S. Woodland Blvd., MS 542, DeLand, FL 32720.

Sincerely,

Todd Alexander

Todd Alexander, P.E.

FDOT Project Manager