The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public meeting regarding project plans on U.S. 1 from Myers Drive to Crane Creek Bridge in Melbourne and Palm Bay on Tuesday, October 3, at 5:30 p.m.

The purpose of this project is to enhance safety for all modes of transportation and to resurface the corridor to extend the life of the existing roadway. 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 bit.ly/43ICbkM. 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 1-877-568-4108 and entering the passcode 682-945-050 when prompted.
• In-Person Open House Option: Participants may attend in person by going to Front Street Civic Center, 2205 Front St., Melbourne, FL 32901 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. 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 at www.cflroads.com/project/448793-1 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 Jude Jean-Francois at 386-943-5487 or Jude.Jean-Francois@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 386-943-5487, by email at Jude.Jean-Francois@dot.state.fl.us, or U.S. mail at Florida Department of Transportation, 719 S. Woodland Blvd., MS 542, DeLand, FL 32720.