This hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning Financial Project ID Number 209301-3, otherwise known as the I-295 Express Lanes project from SR 9B to J.T. Butler Boulevard in Duval County, Florida. Express lanes are an innovative concept to manage traffic congestion and provide choices for motorists. These additional lanes will provide more capacity in areas where traffic congestion is a major problem. At this time, the Department is proposing the construction of express lanes on I-295 eastern beltway from SR 9B to J.T. Butler Boulevard in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. The feasibility of noise barriers is also being considered in the project area. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.