FDOT presented proposed access management improvements on Blanding Boulevard and Wells Road at a hybrid public meeting in September 2023. Since that time FDOT is proposing additional safety and access management improvements on Wells Road and these changes will be presented at this public meeting. FDOT staff and consultants will be available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to answer questions and accept comments. A formal meeting and public comment period will begin at 6 p.m.

The meeting will be at the Orange Park Library (Meeting Room A) at 2054 Plainfield Ave. in Orange Park, Florida 32073

You may attend via GoTo meeting at the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7346719430156143455

You may also access by phone at (562) 247-8422 using access code: 221-707-135

Persons wishing to submit written statements in place of or in addition to oral statements may do so during the meeting or any time before April 12, 2024 by email to eric.shimer@dot.state.fl.us or by mail to Eric Shimer, 2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204. All exhibits or statements postmarked on or before April 12, 2024 will become part of the public record.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Two invites you to the Hybrid Public Meeting for the SR 21 (Blanding Boulevard) Access Management Project (Financial Management No. 446808-1) in Clay and Duval Counties, Florida. This meeting will inform the public of the proposed improvements and serves as an official forum providing an opportunity for the public to express their opinions and concerns regarding the project.

For your convenience, there are several options to participate in the public meeting including an in-person option, a virtual/online option, and a “Listen Only” option. All participants, regardless of the platform they choose, will receive the same information on the proposed project and all comments received in-person, virtually or electronically, will be given equal weight.

Location:2054 Plainfield Ave, Orange Park, Florida 32073
Open House: 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, Presentation & Public Comment Period: 6:30 pm

While comments about the project are accepted at any time, please note that comments must be received by October 6, 2023 to be included in the formal meeting record.

Public participation is solicited 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 Thomas Redding, Project Manager at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.

Blanding at Wells Road Presentation

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Two invites you to the Hybrid Public Meeting for the SR 21 (Blanding Boulevard) Access Management Project (Financial Management No. 446808-1) in Clay and Duval Counties, Florida. This meeting will inform the public of the proposed improvements and serves as an official forum providing an opportunity for the public to express their opinions and concerns regarding the project.

For your convenience, there are several options to participate in the public meeting including an in-person option, a virtual/online option, and a “Listen Only” option. All participants, regardless of the platform they choose, will receive the same information on the proposed project and all comments received in-person, virtually or electronically, will be given equal weight.

Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3557903512322546272
Dial: (213) 929-4221 Audio Access Code: 630-958-358

While comments about the project are accepted at any time, please note that comments must be received by October 6, 2023 to be included in the formal meeting record.

Public participation is solicited 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 Thomas Redding, Project Manager, at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.

Blanding at Wells Road Presentation