Two New Roadway Improvement Projects are Coming Soon in Your Area

State Road (SR) 5/US 1/ From Mile Marker (MM) 31.4 to MM 32.5 and MM 32.98 to MM 36.57 Project Identification Numbers: 443895-1-52-01 and 443897-1-52-01

Overseas Hwy N N

Overseas Hwy

Big Pine Key

West Big Pine Key

LEGEND LEGEND 443897-1 - SR 5/Overseas Highway 443895-1 - SR 5/Overseas Highway from MM 31.4 to MM 32.5 from MM 32.98 to MM 36.57

FOR MORE INFORMATION If you have any questions or comments, please contact FDOT Community Outreach Specialist Rodolfo Roman by telephone at 786-519-7160 or by email at [email protected].

FOLLOW US: www.fdotmonroecom MyFDOT_Miami MyFDOTMiami VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT SIX State Road (SR) 5/US 1/Overseas Highway From Mile Marker (MM) 31.4 to MM 32.5 and MM 32.98 to MM 36.57 Project Identification Numbers: 443895-1-52-01 and 443897-1-52-01

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is developing the design for two roadway improvement projects along SR 5/US 1/Overseas Highway from MM 31.4 to MM 32.5 and MM 32.98 to MM 36.57, in Big Pine Key, West Summerland Key and Scout Key located, in Monroe County.

PROJECT DETAILS ESTIMATED PROJECT COST SR 5/US 1/Overseas Highway from MM 31.4 to MM 32.5 SR 5/US 1/Overseas Highway from MM 31.4 to MM 32.5: • Repaving and restriping the roadway $1.7 million • Widening the shoulder • Restoring the unpaved shoulders SR 5/US 1/Overseas Highway from MM 32.98 to MM 36.57: $3.4 million • Modifying the Gates along the shoulder • Replacing the existing bridge joints PROJECT DATES • Adding pedestrian/bicycle railing at locations with traffic railing Work is expected to begin in June 2022 and last about one year. • Upgrading all signing and pavement markings Please note that the construction duration is subject to change. SR 5/US 1/Overseas Highway from MM 32.98 to MM 36.57 MUNICIPALITIES IN PROJECT AREA • Repaving and restriping the roadway Monroe County • Upgrading pedestrian ramps, crosswalk markings at mid-block crosswalk at boat ramp entrance just east of Spanish Harbor Channel POSSIBLE EFFECTS DURING CONSTRUCTION • Improving guardrail WWork will be done in phases to reduce the effects of construction • Reconstructing damaged asphalt on the community. Vehicular traffic will be impacted. • Restoring eroded roadside area and shoulder drop offs • Installing pedestrian/bicycle bullet railings MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC • Upgrading substandard signs During construction, temporary lane closures will occur during the daytime and will have impacts. Flaggers w ill b e used to control traffic flow. The shared use pat h will be closed during repaving and restriping operations. Pedestrian and bicyclist access will be maintained within the existing roadway. Access to businesses will be maintained during construction.

VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: In order to offer you the opportunity to review the project’s design and answer your questions, we invite you to join us:

TIME AND DATE: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 16, 2021

To participate in this Virtual Workshop from your computer, tablet, or smartphone please register using the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3413919145382432784 Or scan the QR code below:

Dial in number +1 (213) 929-4212 Access code: 147-590-192

The Virtual Public Meeting will consist of a formal presentation followed by an open discussion. Staff will be available to answer questions and provide assistance during the Virtual Public Meeting. Questions will be responded to as time permits, in the order received. If your question is not responded to during the event, a response will be provided in writing following the virtual meeting.

Public participation at this Virtual Public Meeting is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this Virtual Public Meeting is asked to advise the agency at least seven days before the Virtual Public Meeting by contacting: Irene Varela at 305-470-5342 or in writing: FDOT, 1000 NW 111 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172, email: Irene. [email protected]. fl.us. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).