Welcome to the website for this project which will design the replacement bridge on SR 700 (US 98) over the Peace River. The FDOT conducted a Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) study between 2013 and 2018. The existing bridge was constructed in 1931 and its narrow width makes it functionally obsolete.

The proposed bridge and adjacent roadway will have 2 travel lanes, with bike lanes, a sidewalk on the north side, and a shared use path on the south side.

A Public Meeting was held on February 18, 2020. FDOT will continue to coordinate with elected and appointed officials and agencies to discuss the progress of the design. The public is invited to submit comments at any time using the Email Updates page.

Please click the Documents and Publications tab to view documents about this project.

Section 4(f) Overview

FDOT has made updates to the design of this project through the re-evaluation process. These updates affect a Section 4(f) protected property, the Fort Meade Recreation Area. FDOT is evaluating the applicability of Section 4(f) in relation to the proposed project activities.

FDOT is requesting public comment on these changes, specifically in relation to Section 4(f) impacts.

See Newsletter #2 on the Documents and Publications page for an explanation of the re-evaluation process and findings. See the Email Updates page for ways to submit your comments. The comment period will close on July 31, 2020.

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 e-mail at cynthia.sykes@dot.state.fl.us.

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. Code § 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016, and executed by FHWA and FDOT.

Section 4(f) Overview

FDOT has made updates to the design of this project through the re-evaluation process. These updates affect a Section 4(f) protected property, the Fort Meade Recreation Area. FDOT is evaluating the applicability of Section 4(f) in relation to the proposed project activities.

FDOT is requesting public comment on these changes, specifically in relation to Section 4(f) impacts.

See Newsletter #2 on the Documents and Publications page for an explanation of the re-evaluation process and findings. See the Email Updates page for ways to submit your comments. The comment period will close on July 31, 2020.

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 e-mail at cynthia.sykes@dot.state.fl.us.

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. Code § 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016, and executed by FHWA and FDOT.