The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is implementing safety improvements and a pedestrian mid-block crossing at SR 45/USB 41 (8th Avenue West) from 11th Street West to 12th Street Drive West.

To view the other safety and mid-block crossings project, please visit: www.swflroads.com/457449-1 

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public meeting for safety improvements along SR 45/USB 41 (8th AVE W) from 11th ST W to 12TH ST DR W in Manatee County.

The proposed safety improvements include installing intersection improvements and mid-block crossings with pedestrian hybrid beacons. The meeting will provide information about the changes and offer the public the opportunity to express their views on the improvements.

You can participate live online or in-person. The same materials will be displayed at both the events, and you can comment at either one.

LIVE ONLINE OPTION:

Register in advance: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1875046007259263062

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

5 – 6 p.m.

This event will include a viewing of the project video and the ability to input comments. Please review the materials on the project webpage before attending the online event. Materials will be posted by August 29, 2024.

IN-PERSON OPTION:

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Anytime between 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Manatee County Fairgrounds – Veteran’s Hall

1402 14th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221

This will include a looping project video (no formal presentation) and the project team will be available for discussion.