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Changes Coming for State Road 580

Drivers will be able to provide input on the proposed changes during an online public hearing this afternoon.

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Drivers of U.S. 19 and State Road 580 will be able to weigh in on planned median modifications in a public hearing this afternoon.

The Florida Department of Transportation will give an online presentation and hold a virtual town hall from 2 to 3 p.m. today to discuss changes to State Road 580 at the intersection of U.S. 19. Β 

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According to the FDOT:

Proposed changesΒ include lengthening the eastbound and westbound left turn lanes on SR 580 toΒ relieve traffic congestion. A concrete traffic separator will be constructedΒ along the lengthened left turn lanes closing the existing median openings.

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To join the meeting using your computer,Β register online for the presentation. You can also participate in person at either of the following locations:

  • Countryside Public Library, Meeting Room A, 2741 S.R. 580, Clearwater
  • FDOT, District Seven, 11201 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa

The FDOT did not provide a timeline for the roadwork.

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