The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is conducting a Regional Analysis for proposed safety and operational improvements on US 27 from SR 29 (Glades County) SR 60 (Polk County). Building on the findings of the Highlands County Feasibility Study, the US 27 Regional analysis will identify operational and safety improvements addressing key needs along US 27 such as network resilience, freight movement, and safety of all users. The improvements will take into consideration the community vision and address the competing roadway demand between pedestrians, trucks, and cars.

Highlands County Feasibility Study Overview Report Final October 2024

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

**UPCOMING US 27 REGIONAL ANALYSIS PUBLIC VISIONING WORKSHOP**

The public visioning workshop will allow you to provide feedback on your transportation vision for US 27 extending from SR 29 (Glades County) to SR 60 (Polk County). Both an in-person and virtual meeting room option will be provided. The in-person Public Visioning Workshop will be held September 11 and September 18, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The self-guided Virtual Meeting Room will be available from September 11 – October 2, 2025. The virtual meeting room option will allow those unable to attend the in-person workshop to view project materials and provide feedback at their own leisure. The same materials will be displayed at both the virtual room and in-person events. 
 
In-Person Options:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Format: Open House
Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center 
4509 George Blvd, Sebring, FL 33875

Thursday, September 18, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Format: Open House
South Lake Wales Church of God
210 Presidents Drive, Lake Wales, FL 33859 

This will include a looping video (no formal presentation), visioning activities, and the project team will be available for discussion.
Thursday, September 11 to Thursday, October 2, 2025 – Virtual Meeting Room Option
https://www.swflroads.com/project/449503-1.

Browse project materials at your own leisure and provide your feedback. 

How to submit comments: 
You may submit comments in the following ways: 
•    During the in-person meeting  
•    Online through the project website (use the contact box on the right) 
•    Email the project representative (david.long@dot.state.fl.us) 
•    By mail: 801 N. Broadway Ave., MS 1-6, Bartow, FL 33830

You are able to provide written comments about the project at any time, but comments must be submitted by Thursday, October 2, 2025, to be included in the record for this workshop. You may also call David Long, Project Representative at (813) 334-7056, if you have questions before you submit your comment. 
 
If you need ADA or Translation Services: 
Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Cynthia Sykes, District One Title VI Coordinator by phone at (863) 519-2287 or by email at cynthia.sykes@dot.state.fl.us at least seven (7) days before the live meeting you plan to attend. 

The Florida Department of Transportation is required to comply with various non-discrimination laws and regulations, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Anyone wishing to express concern about Title VI should contact Cynthia Sykes at the information above. 
 
The Florida Department of Transportation may adopt this planning product into the environmental review process, pursuant to Title 23 U.S.C § 168(d)(4), or to the state project development process.