The purpose of this project is Resurfacing, Restoration, and Rehabilitation (RRR) of approximately one mile of SR 683/ US 301 from US 41 to south of 10th Street. The project will mill and resurface existing roadway, including left and right turn lanes, median openings, and side street connections. The project will include improvements to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. The project also includes upgrades to pavement markings and signage, pedestrian signals and detectors at signalized intersections. The City of Sarasota has requested the addition of a new midblock crossing (Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon) to be installed at South Payne Parkway.

These proposed improvements are intended to enhance roadway quality, condition and safety for multimodal travel along SR 683/US 301.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, invites you to a public meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

For stakeholder convenience, FDOT provides three ways to participate:

• In-person: Tuesday, August 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Selby Library, Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium (first floor), 1331 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236. No registration is necessary. Free parking is available in the library parking lot, main entrance. Two-hour limit.
• Virtual: Tuesday, August 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. Please register in advance at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4383044123493195355.  The narrated presentation will run continuously with project exhibit boards, project handout, and the project comment form available to view or download.
• Online: https://www.swflroads.com/project/451017-1. All meeting materials and the video presentation will be available on the project website.

All participants, regardless of the platform, will receive the same information and all comments received will be given equal weight.

All meeting materials will be available online August 18, 2025. 

Comments: FDOT is sending notices to all property owners and tenants within at least 300 feet of either side of the proposed project and to elected and appointed officials, businesses, and interested parties so all have the opportunity to comment.  

There are four convenient ways to provide comments:

• Online at the project website (https://www.swflroads.com/project/451017-1)
• At the in-person public meeting
• On the virtual meeting
• Contacting the FDOT Project Manager Richard Howard, P.E, at richard.howard@dot.state.fl.us, FDOT District One, Attn: Richard Howard, P.O. Box 1249, Bartow, FL 33831-1249 or call 863-519-2374.

When to comment: While comments about the project are accepted at any time, please provide your comments by Thursday, August 28, 2025, to be included in the public 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 meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will construction start?
Construction is expected to start off season in summer 2026.

What to expect during construction?
•    Roadway paving will be performed at night to minimize inconvenience.
•    There will be no complete road closures.
•    Temporary lane closures will occur during non-peak hours.
•    Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the duration of the project with only short-term detours.
•    Access to businesses, residences, and bus stops will be maintained.

What are the differences between the current conditions and the proposed design?
•    Maintains the same number of lanes.
•    Provides an ADA compliant 5’ wide sidewalk.
•    Signage will be upgraded to enhance driver alertness. 
•    New signage will also have superior reflectivity that improves nighttime visibility.
•    Upgrades include a “Do Not Block” pavement message at Adams Lane to prevent drivers locking access. 
•    Special emphasis markings will be provided at all signalized intersections, midblock crossings, and along the side streets to improve pedestrian safety. 
•    Green bicycle lanes across Ringling Boulevard will be replaced in-kind.
•    One midblock crossing is proposed near South Payne Parkway, which will be signalized. 
•    The other existing midblock crossing near 6th Street will be upgraded with Rapid Flashing Beacons. 
•    Both types of enhancements are designed to significantly improve pedestrian safety by increasing driver awareness and encouraging vehicle yielding. 
•    Signalized crossings provide controlled access for pedestrians, ensuring vehicles stop when required, while rapid flashing beacons enhance visibility and alert drivers to pedestrian presence at the existing crossing. 

What are the long-term benefits?
•    Improved pavement quality
•    Increased resilience to weather events
•    ADA compliant improvements
•    Additional safety features

This Resurfacing, Restoration and Rehabilitation project is a valuable $7.1 million investment in maintaining our infrastructure.