The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for I-75 at Moccasin Wallow Road in Manatee County to evaluate modification of the existing interchange and construction of a braided ramp between I-275 and Moccasin Wallow interchanges.

The existing I-75 at I-275 and Moccasin Wallow interchanges are located at Mile Posts 229 and 230, respectively. The proposed improvements will improve mobility and accommodate travel demand generated by approved development in the project area.

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED:

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public hearing for the I-75 at Moccasin Wallow Road Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study in Manatee County.

This hearing is being conducted to present the preferred alternative and all analysis to date, as well as to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views. Public outreach is a priority.

The purpose of this project is to improve traffic operations and enhance safety along I-75 from north of I-275 to north of Moccasin Wallow Road, including at the I-75 and Moccasin Wallow Road interchange. This project includes modification of the existing interchange from a traditional diamond interchange to a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) and construction of a braided ramp between I-275 and Moccasin Wallow Road interchanges.

Live Online Option

Tuesday, February 3

5 p.m. Overview of project displays and Q&A with project team

5:30 p.m.  Formal hearing and verbal comment period begins

Register in advance: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8174726465262309728

Please plan to log in a few minutes early.  Materials will be available on the project website for review prior to the hearing: www.swflinterstates.com/north-corridor/454096-1

In-Person Option

Thursday, February 5

Anytime between 5 – 6 p.m. Open House

6 p.m. Formal hearing and verbal comment period begins

First Baptist Church of Gillette

3301 Moccasin Wallow Road

Palmetto, FL 34221

Project technical documents will be available for public viewing from January 13, 2026, to February 16, 2026, at the Rocky Bluff Branch Library, 6750 US Highway 301 North, Ellenton, FL 34222. They will also be available on the project website.

If you are unable to attend the hearing, you may still provide comment by February 16, 2026:

• Through the project website: www.swflinterstates.com/north-corridor/454096-1
• By mail (Nicole Harris, P.E., Project Manager, 801 N. Broadway Ave. MS 1-41, Bartow, FL 33830)
• By email (Nicole.Harris@dot.state.fl.us)

 *All statements/comments received through February 16, 2026 are considered equally regardless of method (spoken at formal hearing, written, or emailed).

For more information, please visit the project website at www.swflinterstates.com/north-corridor/454096-1. For questions, please contact the Project Manager, Nicole Harris, P.E., by email at Nicole.Harris@dot.state.fl.us or by phone at 863-519-2335.

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 public hearing.

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.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022, and executed by FHWA and FDOT.