St. Lucie County is scheduled to host a public kick-off meeting for the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for improvements to Glades Cut Off Road.

The public kick-off meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14 (in-person) at the Havert L. Fenn Center and Wednesday, May 15 (virtual). If the in-person meeting cannot be held on May 14, due to severe weather or unforeseen conditions, it will be held on the alternate date of Thursday, May 30 at the same time and place. The same information will be presented at both the virtual and in-person kick-off meetings, so attending both is not necessary. 

There are two ways to participate in the meeting:

• In-Person: The public kick-off meeting will be held at the Havert L. Fenn Center located at 2000 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 on Tuesday, May 14 at 5:30 p.m. as an open house format and presentation will begin at 6 p.m.
• Virtual: Those who do not wish to attend the Public Kick-Off Meeting in person can join the meeting virtually at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15. To join the meeting, please use the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3565960738730236762. If using a mobile device, the free “GoToWebinar” application is required to attend. Please allow adequate log-in time to view the presentation in its entirety.

A PD&E study evaluates the social, economic and environmental impacts associated with a planned transportation improvement project. The primary purpose of widening Glades Cut Off Road from two to four lanes is to add capacity and improve operational and safety issues.

The environmental review, consultation and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation 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.

Accommodations can be made to address any questions by contacting the county engineer at the contact information noted at the end of this notice. Questions and comments may also be submitted via the virtual chat feature for project personnel to address during the virtual public kick-off meeting.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.  Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should be requested at least seven days prior to the meeting. 

If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact St. Lucie County Engineer Dan Zrallack, P.E. at 772-462-1707 or via email at GladesCutOff@kimley-horn.com or visit the project website at www.GladesCutOffRoad.com.