Each year, District One FDOT works closely with Lee County and the local metropolitan and transportation planning organizations and regional entities to identify and develop priority projects. The process and partnerships stabilize the Department’s work program and help us maintain Florida’s transportation system for our residents, businesses, and visitors.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, announces a Public Hearing to present the Tentative Five-Year Work Program. The Tentative Work Program lists transportation system improvements scheduled for fiscal years 2025/26 through 2029/30. There are three ways to participate in the hearing.
The District One Draft Tentative 5-year Work Program Public Hearing will take place at two FDOT District One locations:
Location One: District One Headquarters
801 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830
Location Two: Southwest Area Office
10041 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33913
- In-person and virtual presentations: FDOT District One will conduct a formal presentation at its Bartow office (801 N. Broadway Avenue) 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, and at the same time in its Fort Myers office (10041 Daniels Parkway), or attend virtually at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5302437049812749659
- Public Hearing: FDOT representatives will be available Monday, December 9, through Friday, December 13, 2024, at the District Offices (by appointment) to review project materials with members of the public. Call the Bartow office (801 N. Broadway Avenue) at 863-519-2300 or the Fort Myers office (10041 Daniels Parkway) at 239-225-1900 to schedule an appointment.
- Self-guided online (ePublic Hearing): The www.SWFLRoads.com and fdot.gov/wpph/district1 webpages can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or mobile device with Internet service. Each of the local public library systems within the FDOT District One territory provides access to computers and Internet service (check with your local library system for hours). Comments can be submitted through the online form. The ePublic Hearing will be open and available from December 9, through Friday, December 13, 2024, COB.
FDOT will accept comments from all interested parties if received by Friday, December 13, 2024, close of business. Mail comments to L.K. Nandam, P.E., District Secretary, FDOT, 10041 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33913, attention Wayne Gaither, Southwest Area Office Director, or email comments to wayne.gaither@dot.state.fl.us.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Cynthia Sykes, FDOT District One Title VI Coordinator at (863) 519-2287 or Cynthia.Sykes@dot.state.fl.us at least seven (7) days prior to the Public Hearing. Persons wishing to express concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI are encouraged to reach out to Cynthia Sykes, FDOT District One Title VI coordinator, at the same phone number or email address. 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).
District One counties covered include: Polk, Sarasota, Manatee, Hendry, Glades, Okeechobee, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Lee, Collier, and Charlotte.
Learn more about the Work Program process, and some proposed projects from the 2024-2028 District One Draft Tentative Five-Year Work Program, in this video.
For additional information on projects throughout Southwest Florida click SWFLRoads.com
