Date: 03/02/2026Start Time: 6:00 pmEnd Time: 8:00 pmProject: SR 826/Palmetto Expressway South PD&E Study (432639-1-22-02) [View Project]The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Six, will host a Public Hearing to discuss the PD&E Study along SR 826/Palmetto Expressway from SR 5/US 1/S Dixie Highway to NW 25th Street in Miami-Dade County. The study is evaluating corridor improvements that will add highway and interchange lanes and interchange improvements.
The study is focused on addressing existing and future traffic needs, improving travel time reliability, enhancing safety, and providing long-term mobility options along the corridor. The purpose of this hearing is to present the preferred alternative to the public. This hearing is an opportunity to learn about the project, become familiar with the study process, and provide feedback.
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 the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and FDOT.
The Public Hearing will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. with a formal presentation starting at 6 p.m.
Attend the Public Hearing
in-person
at the enVision Hotel Miami International Airport
located at 7250 NW 11th Street
Miami, FL 33126
To RSVP, please use the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/Dwf68VheyS.
To participate virtually from your computer, tablet or smartphone please register using the following link:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2424081644176493147.
Participants can also call in by dialing +1 (213) 929-4212 and enter phone conference ID 635-422-518.
The hearing will be held simultaneously in person and virtually, beginning with a formal presentation followed by a public comment period. Enclosed is a copy of the public display notice.
All hearing materials will be available on the project website at www.SouthFLRoads.com/826expresssouth by Monday, February 9, 2026, and at the Westchester Regional Library located at 9445 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165, hours of operation are Monday to Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., closed on Sundays and Federal Holidays. The documents will remain on display through Monday, March 23, 2026. All comments received by Monday, March 23, 2026, will be included in the public record.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who need special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or persons who need translation services (free of charge) should contact Dat Huynh at 305-470-5201 or in writing at FDOT, 1000 NW 111th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172 or by email at: Dat.Huynh@dot.state.fl.us at least seven days prior to the hearing.
Your attendance is encouraged and appreciated. If you would like further information about this project, please contact Raul Quintela, P.E., FDOT Project Manager, at (305) 470-5271 or via email at Raul.Quintela@dot.state.fl.us. You may also visit the project website at www.SouthFLRoads.com/826expresssouth.
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