This is a design change reevaluation public hearing. This hearing is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the proposed design changes for the widening of US 17 in Hardee County. The Project Development and Environment Study (PD&E) (Financial Project ID Number: 412631-1-22-01), approved on July 11, 2006, recommended the widening of US 17 from two to four lanes from the DeSoto/Hardee County Line to Third Avenue in Zolfo Springs. The limits of the reevaluation are from C.R. 634 (Sweetwater Road) to Third Avenue in Zolfo Springs, a distance of approximately 5.5 miles. This project is being developed in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.