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449652-1 SR 776 FROM MERCHANTS CROSSING TO SARASOTA COUNTY LINE
Project Details
Estimated Costs
| ROW Cost: | $N/A |
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| Construction Cost: | $2,457,605 |
About
This safety improvement project will implement traffic separators, a protected bike lane, and raised medians at designated locations throughout the corridor. The project is designed to complement and extend the adjacent project (447882-1) located to the north, providing continuity for the protected bike lane as it continues south.
Public Involvement
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, invites you to the State Road (S.R.) 776 from Merchants Crossing to the Sarasota County Line Public Meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The in-person public meeting (open house format) will begin at 5:00 p.m. The virtual meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.
FDOT, District One, is proposing improvements along S.R. 776 in Charlotte County. The purpose of the improvements is to improve safety, enhance traffic flow, and reduce crashes. The proposed improvements will improve access control through the construction of raised traffic separators, a protected bike lane, and raised medians at designated locations throughout the corridor.
The public meeting is being held to present information about the proposed design and gather public input. FDOT will accept written comments during and after the meeting.
The Department has three ways to participate in the public meeting: by attending the live in-person event, by joining the live virtual event, or by viewing the materials online through the project website. The same information will be presented at both the live in-person and online meetings. All meeting materials will be available online by May 13, 2026. A copy of these materials will also be displayed at the in-person event. You may choose any combination of the options provided to review the materials and to submit your comments.
In-Person Option: Attend in person from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Elsie Quirk Library, 100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL 34223. Attendees who are not feeling well should not attend the in-person meeting.
Virtual Option: Attend virtually from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from a computer, tablet, or mobile device. You can register in advance at fdot.cc/SR-776-VPM. Once registered, attendees will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. Please note, Internet Explorer cannot be used to register for or attend this webinar. Please review the meeting materials online through the project website prior to this event.
Website: View the materials online at swflroads.com/project/449652-1. Comments can be provided through the project website.
FDOT is sending the attached notice to all property owners and tenants within at least 300 feet on either side of the project and to other public officials, regulatory agencies, organizations, and individuals interested in the project. FDOT encourages all interested people to attend and express their views regarding the project and information presented. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, please send your comments by June 1, 2026, to be included in the formal public meeting record.