The purpose of this project is to enhance safety and efficiency at the intersection by converting the existing full median opening to a two-way directional median.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a project open house on Thursday, May 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown, 120 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470.

To provide additional flexibility, the FDOT is also offering online opportunities to participate:

• 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://fdot.cc/US27_at_NW8th_St. Please make sure to provide adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety.
• Interested individuals may also view the project video and exhibits by clicking on the files below. Project materials will be available beginning Thursday, May 1, and will be the same as what will be shared at the in-person open house. While materials will remain on the website throughout the project, please provide comments by Monday, May 12, 2025, to have them included in the open house record. Questions and comments can be submitted by clicking the blue box on this page.