This project proposes to widen about 2.3 miles of U.S. 301 (State Road (S.R.) 35) from County Road (C.R.) 470 to C.R. 525E (Industrial Park Drive) in Sumter County. The improvements follow the recommendations of the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study completed in 2019.

This project is part of the Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative (www.fdot.gov/movingfloridaforward), which allows FDOT to advance much-needed roadway improvements around the state to address congestion, improve safety, ensure the resiliency of our transportation network, and enhance Florida’s supply chain and economic growth.

Proposed improvements include widening U.S. 301 within the project limits to provide two lanes in each direction separated by a raised median. Safer accommodations for both bicycles and pedestrians will be included by adding a 12-foot-wide shared-use path on both sides of U.S. 301.

This project is one of three segments of the widening project. Project 430132-4 will construct a new alignment around the City of Coleman, while project 430132-5 will widen U.S. 301 from Warm Springs Avenue (C.R. 468) to Florida's Turnpike.

FDOT will hold a project open house about the proposed widening of U.S. 301 (State Road 35) from County Road 470 to Florida’s Turnpike on Thursday, February 20.

The open house will be held in person from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 3027 U.S. 301, Wildwood, FL 34785. Attendees will have an opportunity to view a looping presentation and project displays, speak with project team members, and submit comments or questions.

To provide additional flexibility for stakeholders, the FDOT is also offering online opportunities to get involved:

• Join an online webinar at 5:30 p.m. to watch a project presentation and submit written questions or comments using the webinar questions box.  To attend using this option, register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8125828979352076377. Please make sure to provide adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety.
• View the project video and other materials on this webpage anytime beginning February 20 and provide comments and questions directly to the project manager by using the button on the right side of this page. While the information will remain on the website throughout the project, please provide comments or questions by March 3, 2025, to have the comments included in the open house record.