{"id":69,"date":"2012-10-10T14:38:31","date_gmt":"2012-10-10T14:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.qcmywebsite.com\/fluid\/?page_id=69"},"modified":"2026-03-09T09:05:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:05:17","slug":"public-involvement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fdotd7studies.com\/sr54\/us41-at-sr54\/public-involvement\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Involvement"},"content":{"rendered":"

The US 41 \/ SR 54 Project Development & Environment (PD&E) study<\/strong> process will provide many opportunities for the public to view information about the project and to comment on the proposed improvements. Public involvement activities will continue throughout the duration of the project.<\/p>\n

Anyone who would like to be placed on the mailing list should contact the FDOT Project Manager.<\/a><\/p>\n

Public information meetings will provide information on the project status, design concepts, and other study considerations. They will also provide an opportunity for those who have an interest in the proposed project to comment on the study\u2019s findings. An official public hearing will be held to present conclusions reached about improvement options and project effects. Public statements made at the hearing are recorded in the official public hearing transcript, which must be reviewed by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) before approval of the study findings are granted.<\/p>\n

Alternatives Public Workshop (2021)<\/h2>\n

The FDOT held an Alternatives Public Workshop<\/strong> on Thursday, September 16th, 2021<\/strong> from 5:30 PM \u2013 7:30PM.<\/strong> The alternatives public workshop was offered in-person and with an option to attend online to present information to and receive public input from interested persons regarding the proposed improvements and alternatives. Visit the Alternatives Public Workshop (2021) page for more information<\/a><\/p>\n

Public Hearing (2015)<\/h2>\n

The FDOT held a Public Hearing<\/strong> for the US 41 at SR 54 Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study for Proposed Improvements to the Intersection at US 41 (SR 45) and SR 54 on December 10, 2015.<\/strong> The Public Hearing was held to involve all interested parties in the PD&E process, to inform them of the project\u2019s recommended alternative and to solicit comments for the official public record. Visit the Public Hearing (2015) page<\/a> for more information and to access the Public Hearing\u2019s documents.<\/p>\n

Public Hearing (2025)<\/h2>\n

The FDOT held a Public Hearing<\/strong> for the US 41 at SR 54 Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study for Proposed Improvements to the Intersection at US 41 (SR 45) and SR 54<\/strong> on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.<\/strong> The Public Hearing was held to involve all interested parties in the PD&E process, to inform them of the project\u2019s recommended alternative and to solicit comments for the official public record. Visit the Public Hearing (2025) page<\/a> for more information.
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Virtual Project Update (2026)<\/h2>\n

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) held a Virtual Project Update (VPU)<\/strong> from January 28, 2026 to February 18, 2026,<\/strong> regarding the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study WPI Segment No.: 419182-1, for the proposed improvements to US 41 (SR 45) at SR 54 from south of the SR 54 intersection to north of the SR 54 intersection in Pasco County. The purpose of this project is to address future roadway capacity issues and improve safety conditions in the project area. The Preferred Alternative is a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) with US 41 elevated over SR 54 and SR 597 (Dale Mabry Highway)<\/strong>. Visit the Virtual Project Update (2026) page<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n


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