FDOT planning changes to US 17-92 in DeLand: How to provide input on proposed projects

Katie Kustura, The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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The Florida Department of Transportation's has proposed three projects to improve Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17-92) in DeLand.
The Florida Department of Transportation's has proposed three projects to improve Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17-92) in DeLand.

The Florida Department of Transportation is inviting the public to attend its meeting on proposed "improvements that will transform Woodland Boulevard in DeLand."

The changes to Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17-92) have been divided into three projects:

  • Taylor Road (State Road 15A) to Beresford Avenue

  • Beresford Avenue to Plymouth Avenue

  • Plymouth Avenue to International Speedway Boulevard (U.S. 92)

The meeting will be held Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and attendees may participate in person, virtually, or by phone (listen only).

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How to attend in person on Wednesday, July 12

  • Where: Wayne G. Sanborn Activity Center, 815 S. Alabama Ave., in DeLand

  • When: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

  • What: A looping presentation on the proposed plans will be playing. There also will be project displays and FDOT staff on hand to discuss the project. Attendees may submit comments and questions.

How to attend virtually

Participants must register in advance at fdot.cc/Woodland_Blvd_Improvements.

Those who plan to participate via computer, tablet or smartphone should use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as their internet browser.

Send questions and comments to Astra@valerin-group.com.

Participate in listen-only mode by calling 877-568-4108 and entering the passcode 599-221-504 when prompted.

What FDOT is proposing for DeLand projects

The Taylor Road (State Road 15A) to Beresford Avenue project is proposed to include: bicycle lanes on both sides of the roadway, filling sidewalk gaps, new midblock crossings with Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons, pedestrian-activated displays, closing some existing motorist medians and changing others.

  • Phase: Design

  • Length: 3.7 miles

  • Estimated construction cost: $4.5 million

Visit cflroads.com/project/449457-1 for more information.

The Beresford Avenue to Plymouth Avenue project is proposed to include: upgrading existing pedestrian crossings and adding six new crossings equipped with Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons, also a pedestrian-activated display.

  • Phase: Design

  • Length 2 miles

  • Estimated construction cost: $800,000

Visit cflroads.com/project/449457-2 for more information.

The Plymouth Avenue to International Speedway Boulevard (U.S. 92) project is proposed to include: constructing three new midblock crossings with Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons, new medians and changes to existing medians.

  • Phase: Design

  • Length: 0.826 miles

  • Estimated construction cost: $2.8 million

Visit cflroads.com/project/449457-3 for more information.

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: FDOT proposes 3 projects to enhance safety on US 17-92 in DeLand