This virtual public hearing is conducted to afford affected property and business owners, interested persons and organizations the opportunity to provide comments to FDOT regarding the proposed median change to SR 50 (US 98/Cortez Boulevard) between Lockhart Road and Remington Road, FPN: 430051-2, Hernando County. The existing median immediately east of Remington Road will be closed and replaced with a directional median. Motorists traveling eastbound on SR 50 wishing to make a U-turn will be provided a turn lane allowing this U-turn movement. Likewise, motorists traveling westbound on SR 50 wishing to make a U-turn will be provided a turn lane allowing the U-turn movement. This VPH is held pursuant to Chapters 120, 335.18, and 335.199, Florida Statutes. FDOT, District Seven, will receive verbal and written comments online and at each VPH viewing location. Written comments not received at the hearing can be emailed to manuel.santos@dot.state.fl.us or mailed to: Manuel Santos, Project Manager, FDOT, District Seven, 11201 N. McKinley Drive, MS 7-600, Tampa, FL 33612. All comments must be emailed or postmarked by June 24, 2016 to become part of the official VPH record. Participation via webinar is also considered part of the official VPH record. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact: Manuel Santos, Project Manager, at 1(800) 226-7220; (813) 975-6166, or manuel.santos@dot.state.fl.us, at least five (5) days prior to the VPH. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status.