This hearing offers people the opportunity to express their views about the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of constructing the bridge. The study limits are Recker Highway from east of Barton Park Road to US 92 and Thornhill Road from Recker Highway to one-half mile south of Recker Highway. The proposed improvements include widening Recker Highway from two to four lanes, including the addition of bike lanes and sidewalks, the construction of a new bridge to carry Recker Highway over the CSX railroad, and construction of access roads. The project will also change the Access Classification from Class 6, a non-restrictive roadway, to Class 5, a restrictive roadway. Chapter 335.199, Florida Statutes, requires a public hearing to present the proposed Access Classification change when any project on the State Highway System closes or modifies an existing access. A video will explain the project. Interested people can make oral comments, or complete a comment sheet either at the hearing or at a later date and mail it to FDOT by September 29, 2017. Draft project reports and conceptual plans are available for public review weekdays through September 29, 2017, during regular operating hours at the Auburndale Public Library, 100 W. Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale, FL.