FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - DISTRICT SIX INVITES YOU TO A PUBLIC HEARING STATE ROAD (SR) 826/PALMETTO EXPRESSWAY FROM SR 5/US 1/S DIXIE HIGHWAY TO NW 25TH STREET PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT (PD&E) STUDY Miami-Dade County, Florida Financial Project Identification Number: 432639-1-22-02 Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) Number: 14308 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 hearing will begin at 6 p.m. with a formal presentation followed by a public comment period. Virtual attendees will be able to ask or submit comments or questions during the comment period. The hearing will be held simultaneously in person and virtually. STUDY OBJECTIVE JOIN US FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING • Address existing and future traffic needs and improve travel time reliability. Date: Monday, March 2, 2026 • Enhance overall interchange operations, access, safety (Virtual & In-Person) and mobility. Time: 6 p.m. • Add highway and interchange lanes to address Location: enVision Hotel Miami existing and future traffic demand. (In-Person) International Airport 7250 NW 11th Street, Miami, FL 33126 All hearing materials will be available on the project website at www.SouthFLRoads.com/826expresssouth by Monday, Phone Option: (213) 929-4212 ID#: 635-422-518 February 9, 2026, and at the Westchester Regional Library Virtual Online Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/ located at 9445 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165, Monday to register/2424081644176493147 Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9:30 All questions, comments or statements postmarked, a.m. to 6:00 p.m., closed on Sundays and Federal Holidays. emailed, or submitted through the website on or The documents will remain on display through Monday, before March 23, 2026, will become part of the March 23, 2026. Public Hearing record. 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. SCHEDULE AND COST • Begin PD&E Study: July 2017 • End PD&E Study: June 2026 • Preliminary Project Cost: $1.52 Billion CONTACT INFORMATION Raul Quintela, P.E., FDOT Project Manager 1000 NW 111th Avenue, Room 6247 Miami, FL 33172 Phone: (305) 470-5271 E-mail: Raul.Quintela@dot.state.fl.us Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Raul Quintela, P.E., FDOT Project Manager at least (7) days prior to the Hearing. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MISSION STATEMENT The Department will provide a safe transportation system that ensures the mobility of people and goods, enhances economic prosperity and preserves the quality of our environment and communities.