The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is implementing safety and operational enhancements on State Road (S.R.) 200/Southwest College Road from east of Interstate 75 (I-75) to U.S. 301/U.S. 441/South Pine Avenue in Ocala.

The project will enhance safety by replacing portions of the multi-directional center lane with a raised concrete median and adding segmented left-turn lanes throughout the corridor. This will permanently reduce crossover movements to various businesses along the corridor.

These upgrades will also reduce vehicle conflict points while encouraging safer driving speeds. Three pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHBs) will be installed at the following locations: between Southwest 35th Terrace and Southwest 34th Avenue, between Southwest 32nd Avenue and Southwest 26th Street, and between Southwest 12th Avenue and Southwest 10th Avenue. The entire corridor will be resurfaced to extend the life of the existing roadway.

To enhance safety and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), sidewalk and pedestrian features will be installed at intersections. Other improvements will include traffic signal work, lighting upgrades, drainage enhancements, new signs, striping, pavement markings, and landscaping.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Traffic will shift to the west side of S.R. 200 so work can begin on the east side. Temporary striping will be installed to guide traffic through the shift. Once this work is completed, the traffic will shift east to accommodate work starting on the west side of the road.

Construction activities are expected during the day and at night. Lane closures and detours will occur during various phases of the project. Electronic message boards and other signage will help motorists navigate the work zone. Uneven pavement is a common condition with projects that require temporary asphalt.

To learn more about Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHB), including how to use them:

• Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Video 
• How to Use the PHB

The FDOT will hold a project open house to provide construction information to the community on Wednesday, February 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Ewers Century Center at the College of Central Florida, Room 107, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala FL34474.

To provide additional flexibility for participation, online options are also available.

• 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/562261004025065054.  Please make sure to provide adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety.
• Visit this project page to watch a presentation, view exhibits and provide comment to the project manager using the blue button to the right. Materials will be available beginning February 26.