What's going on with 441? FDOT to host public meeting to spill the beans and hear feedback

Julie Garisto, Leesburg Daily Commercial
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An FDOT meeting on April 25 will address concerns and explain future plans for U.S. 441 and other area roads.
An FDOT meeting on April 25 will address concerns and explain future plans for U.S. 441 and other area roads.

"OMG, the traffic nightmare in this area!" writes a Leesburg resident on Nextdoor.com. "I hate to leave the house anymore. It’s impossible to get anywhere in a timely fashion."

Social media has been rife with complaints about traffic and seemingly endless construction, especially with regard to U.S. 441 and U.S 27.

To voice complaints, concerns or ideas, or to better understand what's going on with our area's busiest thoroughfares, the Florida Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on U.S. 441 along with State Road 500 and State Road 44 at Lake Park Court on Thursday, April 25, at 5:30 p.m.

"The purpose of this project is to enhance the safety and efficiency of the intersection at U.S. 441 and Lake Park Court by converting the existing full median opening to a westbound directional median opening," explained a FDOT press release about the meeting. "These improvements will enhance safety by implementing improved access control, enhancing traffic flow and reducing conflict points, or locations where a crash can occur."

How to participate

In-Person Open House Option: Attend in person by going to Eustis Community Center, 601 Northshore Drive, Eustis, between 5:30 and 7 p.m. to view a looping presentation and project displays, speak with project team members, and submit comments or questions.

Virtual Option: Interested persons may join over the internet from a computer, tablet or mobile device at 5:30 p.m. For this option, advance registration is required at fdot.cc/Lake_Park_Court_Registration. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. If using a mobile device, use the GoToWebinar app to view the presentation and submit comments.

Those who cannot attend either virtually or in-person may view all meeting materials, including the presentation, and provide comment at the project website, cflroads.com/project/992400-1. FDOT Project Manager Richard Smith can be reached directly at 386-943-5326 or Richard.Smith@dot.state.fl.us.

This article originally appeared on Daily Commercial: When will things get better on U.S. 441? FDOT meeting provide answers