Public meeting for Barrier Island Project Development and Environment Study.

Public Meeting - Barrier Island Project Development and                  Environment (PD&E) Study,  FPID: 446681-1
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a Public Meeting for the Barrier Island Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study (FPID: 446681-1). The project is located along State Road (S.R.) 789 from north of Longboat Pass Bridge to S.R. 64, and Gulf Drive from S.R. 64 to White Avenue/85th Street, in Manatee County. You can participate live online or in-person. The same materials will be displayed at both online and in-person events.
IN-PERSON OPTION:  Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 
Anytime between 5 - 7 p.m. 
Kirkwood Presbyterian Church  Fellowship Hall 
6101 Cortez Road West, Bradenton, FL 34210 
This will include a looping video (no formal presentation), and the project team will be available for discussion. 
LIVE ONLINE OPTION:  Thursday, February 26th, 2026 
6  7 p.m. 
Register in advance:    https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9010759925769977948  
This event will include a viewing of the project video and a live question-and-answer component with the project team. Please review the materials on the project webpage before attending the virtual event (https://www.swflroads.com/project/446681-1). Materials will be posted by February 17, 2026. 
The Barrier Island PD&E Study Public Meeting is being conducted to present information about the preliminary alternatives and provides the opportunity for the public to express their views about the project. If you are unable to attend the meeting, comments can be provided through the project webpage, and questions can be answered by calling the FDOT project manager Adam Rose at (863) 519-2832.
FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. People who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Cynthia Sykes, District One Title VI Coordinator, at (863) 519-2287, or email at Cynthia.Sykes@dot.state.fl.us  at least seven days prior to the meeting.
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 FHWA and FDOT.    
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Feb 17 2026