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The Florida Department of Transportation will conduct a public information meeting to provide information on the upcoming roadway project on State Road 559 extension from State Road 655 (Recker Highway) to south of Derby Avenue in Polk County, Florida. Improvements to be made as part of this project consist of a grade separated crossing of the CSX railroad tracks and State Road 655, addition of turn lanes on State Road 655 for the new State Road 559 intersections, widening of shoulders on State Road 655, and the construction of a new bridge over the railroad tracks and State Road 655. This public information meeting will be an open house format with no formal presentation. Project staff will be available to answer questions regarding access to businesses and residential entrances, lane closures and other project related information.