This public hearing is being held to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic and environmental effects of the proposed improvements to SR 713 (Kings Highway) from SR 70 (Okeechobee Road) north to SR 5 (US 1). The proposed improvements consist of widening SR 713 (Kings Highway) from SR 70 (Okeechobee Road) north of SR 614 (Indrio Road) from the existing two (2) lanes to four (4) lanes. Other improvements include adding bicycle lanes, a shared use path, and sidewalks as well as evaluating access along the corridor. Kings Highway will be reclassified as a four-lane divided roadway to Access Management Class 3 per Florida Statute 335.18. The project corridor is approximately 10.2 miles and is located in St. Lucie County, Florida (Financial Project Identification Number: 230256-5-22-01).