CLEWISTON, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to attend a second public information meeting to review the revised design for the U.S. 27 from Industrial Canal to W Sagamore Avenue Design Project in Hendry County, Financial Project Identification (FPID) 447287-1.

The new design reflects public comment provided during the December 2025 meeting. The proposed improvements include resurfacing the roadway, adding select median modifications, and drainage improvements. The project team will be available to answer questions.

Participation is available either in-person or online and materials will be available on the project website. (https://www.swflroads.com/project/447287-1)  The same materials will be provided for every option.

Attend the public meeting:

IN-PERSON OPTION:

Thursday, February 5, 2026

John Boy Auditorium 1200 S WC Owen Avenue

Clewiston, Florida 33440, Anytime between 5 – 7 p.m.

 This includes a looping informational video but no formal presentation.  The project team will be available to answer questions.

 LIVE ONLINE OPTION:

Register in advance by clicking the link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3904822540119651419

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6 – 7 p.m. 

This event will include a viewing of the project video and a live question-and-answer component with the project team. 

If you are unable to attend the meeting, comments can be provided through the project webpage or by contacting the FDOT Project Manager Jeffrey Jones, P.E. , Florida Department of Transportation, jeffreym.jones@dot.state.fl.us, 10041 Daniels Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33913, (239) 225-1920.  While comments about the project are accepted at any time, they must be received or postmarked by Monday, February 23, 2026, to be included in the formal meeting record.

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 public meeting.

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The Florida Department of Transportation’s mission is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.