FDOT seeking public input on 17-92 widening—see when and where

  • The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a project that would expand U.S. Highway 17-92 from two to four lanes through Intercession City. (Graphic/FDOT)
    The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a project that would expand U.S. Highway 17-92 from two to four lanes through Intercession City. (Graphic/FDOT)

    The Florida Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing regarding the U.S. 17-92 Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 (Virtual), and Thursday, June 26, 2025 (In-Person), at 5:30 p.m.

    The project will widen the road from two to four lanes from from Ivy Mist Lane to Avenue A, which is from west of Poinciana Boulevard to just past County Road 532 (County Line Road).

    The PD&E will address current and future demand on the road, the site of frequent drive-time backups, and improve safety along this segment of U.S. 17-92. FDOT is seeking comments from the public concerning the potential effects of the project.

    The in-person public hearing will be held at Miracle Springs Church, 5646 S. Orange Blossom Trail in Intercession City (near Tallahassee Boulevard), on Thursday, June 26. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. to allow participants to view the hearing materials prior to the presentation. The presentation will begin promptly at 6 p.m., followed by a formal public comment period.

    FDOT is also offering an online webinar at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, to watch the project presentation and provide comments. To attend using this option, register at bit.ly/ US1792PDE. The presentation will begin promptly at 6 p.m., followed by a formal public comment period. (If joining online, FDOT asks you allow adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety.)

    Or, to visit the project website, go to www.cflroads. com/project/437200-2 and watch a pre-recorded hearing presentation, view hearing materials, and submit comments and questions directly to the project manager. Project materials will be available beginning Tuesday, June 24, 2025, and will be the same as what will be shared at the inperson hearing. Comments or questions are due by Monday, July 7 to have them included the public hearing record.

    A copy of the draft project documents is available for public review through Monday, July 7, 2025, at Osceola County Hart Memorial Central Library, (211 E. Dakin Ave.), and on the project website.

    For information contact Melissa McKinney, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, at Melissa.McKinney@dot.state.fl.us.