This hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design and social, economic and environmental effects of Financial Project ID Numbers 420531-1 and 417311-1, otherwise known as SE 144th Avenue from State Road 100 to US 301, Bradford County, Florida. The Department is currently conducting a Project Development and Environment Study of SE 144th Avenue from SR 100 to US 301. The objective of the proposed improvements is to pave SE 144th Avenue from SR 100 to US 301 just south of the City of Starke. This would provide an alternative to traveling through the failing intersections of downtown Starke. The proposed roadway would consist of two 12 foot wide travel lanes with shoulders, constructed within 100 feet of right of way. Therefore, right of way will be required for this project. This hearing is being held to present the study findings, discuss the Department’s recommendations and receive public input. This project is being developed in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.