This hearing is being held to allow persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental impacts of the Design Change Reevaluation of the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study completed in 1994 for U.S. 41 (Venice Bypass) in Venice, from Center Road to south of U.S. 41 Business North. Financial Project ID Number 198017-2-32-01. The proposed improvements to U.S. 41 (Venice Bypass) consist of upgrading the existing four-lane roadway to a six-lane divided urban roadway from Center Road to Bird Bay Drive. This project is located partially in the City of Venice and partially in Sarasota County.