FN 410666-3-52-01, 410666-3-56-01, 410666-3-56-02, 410666-3-56-03 SR 542 (Dundee Road) Widening in Polk County, FL Project Description: SR 542 Widening from Buckeye Loop Road to east of US 27 in Polk County The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) contractor, Jr. Davis Construction, Inc. is making improvements to SR 542 from Buckeye Loop Road to US 27 in Polk County, Florida in early September 2020. The project includes widening SR 542 (Dundee Road) from two lanes to four lanes with full and modified median openings with turn arounds, bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides of the roadway, curb and gutter along the inside and outside lanes, a closed drainage system, roadway lighting, new replacement signals to align with the four-lane roadway and a new signal at Overlook Drive to replace the existing caution signal. The Overlook Drive merge will be closed permanently. The project will also include extensive earthwork, 10 new drainage ponds, replacement of two bridge culverts, a noise wall near Greenfield Village RV Park, and utility relocations. The project is expected to be completed in spring 2023. During the virtual public meeting, a brief presentation followed by comments and questions from the public will be held at 5:30 p.m. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Sandra Mancil sandra.mancil@dot.state.fl.us, (863) 519-4116. The virtual meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2020, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. To participate, please pre-register at http://fdot.cc/SR542_Widening_Public_Meeting This link is case sensitive. If you are unable to attend at that time, a video of the meeting will be posted for viewing at www.swflroads.com/sr542/buckeyelooptous27.