PD&E Study for State Road (S.R.) 714/Monterey Road at FEC Railroad Crossing, Martin County, Florida

PD&E STUDY INCLUDES

Project Updates:

The Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026 (Virtual) and Wednesday, November 18, 2026 (In-Person):

Virtual Public Hearing:
Persons who do not wish to attend the Public Hearing in person may join virtually at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. To register, please use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/Monterey-Road

To participate by phone, please dial +1 (631) 992-3221 and enter Access Code: 398-614-091.

In-Person Public Hearing:
The Public Hearing will be held at the 10th Street Community Center, located at 724 SE 10th Street, Stuart, Florida 34994, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

If you would like to review the project documents before the Public Hearing, they will be available beginning November 17, 2026, at the 10th Street Community Center, located at 724 SE 10th Street, Stuart, FL 34994, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., through November 30, 2026.

The documents may also be viewed in the Documents and Publications section of the website, click here

Study Overview:

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is currently conducting a PD&E Study along State Road S.R. 714/Monterey Road at FEC Railroad Crossing. A PD&E Study is FDOT’s process to evaluate the social, economic, and environmental impacts associated with a planned transportation improvement project. The purpose of this project is to enhance traffic operations and support the growing transportation demand in the area. It seeks to establish a more efficient system linkage and facilitate enhanced emergency evacuation. Additionally, the study aims to bolster multimodal connectivity to meet both social and transportation-related demands.

Purpose and Need:

The Purpose and Need of the PD&E Study for State Road S.R. 714/Monterey Road at FEC Railroad Crossing in Martin County, Florida, is to address several critical objectives. Firstly, the study aims to enhance traffic operations and support the growing transportation demand in the area. It seeks to establish a more efficient system linkage and facilitate enhanced emergency evacuation. Additionally, the study aims to strengthen multimodal connectivity to meet both social and transportation-related demands. It involves evaluating alternatives to mitigate conflicts at the S.R. 714 and Florida East Coast FEC Railroad Crossing, including both long-term and short-term Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) improvements. The analysis encompasses various build alternatives alongside a "No Build" scenario, emphasizing the importance of considering all options to optimize operations and safety, particularly focusing on Level of Service (LOS) improvements at signalized intersections within the study's area of influence.

Study Area:

Work Area Map and In Person Public Meeting location

Scope of Work:

Improve traffic operations
Support transportation demand
Provide more efficient system linkage
Provide enhanced emergency evacuation
Enhance multimodal connectivity to support social and transportation related demands

Project Schedule: