A Public Information Meeting for S.R. 41 (US 301) from south of the Tampa Bypass Canal to north of Fowler Avenue, in Hillsborough County, FPN 255793-1. This public information meeting is being conducted to afford property and business owners, interested persons, and organizations the opportunity to provide comments to the FDOT regarding the proposed improvements to S.R. 41 (US 301) within the above referenced limits. Proposed improvements include widening S.R. 41 (US 301) from the existing 2-lane undivided rural roadway to a 4-lane divided roadway with raised medians. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities will be added to both sides of the roadway. A new bridge will be constructed to replace the existing bridge and to accommodate the roadway typical section. The bridge will have a 5 ft. sidewalk on the north side and a 12 ft. shared path on the south side. Provisions for the MPO future trail plans for Hillsborough County are made by providing enough clearance for the future trail to go under the bridge. This hearing is being held pursuant to Chapters 339 and 120, Florida Statutes; 23 CFR 771, and 23 USC 128. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. The FDOT will receive written comments at the meeting. Written comments not received at the meeting should be postmarked by March 9, 2012, to become part of the official meeting record. Written comments may be mailed to: Diana P. Ramirez, Project Manager, Florida Department of Transportation, District Seven, 11201 North McKinley Drive, MS #7-810, Tampa, Florida 33612.