Project No. 599-225 Project Description: CFX Feasibility / Project Development and Environment Study Lake / Orange County Connector (US 27 to SR 429) The Central Florida Expressway Authority is holding a public hearing regarding this study on Thursday, June 27, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center Gymnasium and Theater located at 3700 South US Highway 27 in Clermont, FL 34711. A second alternatives public meeting was held for this study on March 7, 2019. As a result of comments from that meeting, as well as from the general public, local officials and agencies, and an evaluation of environmental, social, cultural, and cost considerations, a preferred alternative has been selected and will be presented at the June 27 public hearing. A court reporter will be present to record a formal transcript of the hearing. Attendees will be given a final opportunity to comment on the social, economic, and environmental impacts of the study. The purpose of the study is to determine if a limited access facility between US 27 in south Lake County and State Road 429 (Daniel Webster Western Beltway) in west Orange County is viable and fundable in accordance with CFX policies and procedures. Study limits are bordered by Porter Road on the north, SR 429 on the east, Old YMCA Road on the south and US 27 on the west. Study documents will be available for public review from June 6, 2019 through July 7, 2019 at the following locations: • Central Florida Expressway Authority 4974 ORL Tower Road, Orlando, FL 32807 Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Winter Garden Branch Library 805 East Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787 Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Cooper Memorial Library (Go to Reference Desk) Lake-Sumter State College 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont, FL 34711 Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For additional information or with questions, please contact Kathy Putnam, Public Involvement Coordinator, by phone at 407-802-3210, or by email at LakeOrangeStudy@CFXway.com or visit the study webpage at https://bit.ly/2H46Nr6. You may also follow the study on Facebook at @LakeOrangeConnector. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services, free of charge, should contact Ms. Putnam as noted above at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.