The purpose of this project is to enhance safety by removing the left turn lane on US 19 (SR 55) north of Marine Parkway in Pasco County.

Construction activities are anticipated to begin in Fall 2025. 

Public Meeting: 

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Seven, invites you to attend and participate in a public meeting regarding the proposed median changes along US 19 (SR 55) just north of Marine Parkway in Pasco County, Florida. The public meeting will be held in person on Thursday, June 26, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the New Port Richey Public Library, Magnolia Room, 5939 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652. 

As part of the proposed median changes along US 19 (SR 55) just north of Marine Parkway, FDOT is proposing the following changes on SR 55: 

• Removing the left turn lane just north of the US 19 (SR 55) and Marine Parkway intersection and installing a raised curb and gutter median.  

• Extend the dual northbound left turn lanes onto westbound Marine Parkway at the intersection by approximately 350 feet. 

The modifications will enhance safety and mobility along the corridor. Construction is anticipated to begin in Fall 2025.  

To allow for maximum participation, the public meeting will be held in two formats, including an online option and an in-person meeting. The information presented will be identical for both formats. 

Project Website: Materials and the pre-recorded presentation will be posted to the project website on June 26, 2025.

In-Person: Attend the public meeting in person anytime on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the New Port Richey Public Library, Magnolia Room, 5939 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652. Attendees will receive project information, view project displays, and have the opportunity to submit comments and speak with the project team. 

Comments may also be submitted following the meeting to the Project Manager, Jo Ellyn Guthrie, P.E., by email at JoEllyn.Guthrie@dot.state.fl.us or by mail to Jo Ellyn Guthrie, Florida Department of Transportation, 11201 North McKinley Drive, MS 7-1300, Tampa, Florida 33612 or by phone at (813) 975-6245. Comments received or postmarked by July 14, 2025, will be included in the official meeting record. FDOT is sending notices to nearby property owners and business owners near the median modifications to provide the opportunity to offer comments and express their views regarding this project and the proposed improvements.