The Florida Department of Transportation is kicking off a road resurfacing project along Pines Boulevard, and they want public input.

FDOT is having a public hearing to iron out details and changes in traffic patterns with Pines residents from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 23 at Rose G. Price Park, 901 NW 208th Ave.

The road resurfacing will stretch roughly 1.6 miles from U.S. 27 to Southwest/Northwest 196th Avenue along Pines Boulevard, with construction workers breaking ground by April 2011, according to Henry Oaikhena, the plan’s project manager.

Improvements to Pines artery, which FDOT officials have totaled at $2.4 million, include milling and resurfacing existing pavement plus the following:

* Milling and resurfacing the existing pavement;
* Minor widening at right-turn lanes to accomodate bike lanes;
* Upgrading roadway features to current standards;
* Modifying sidewalk ramps for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance;
* Adding sidewalk segments; and
* Irrigation system enhancements

FDOT project staff will also be available to field questions during the informal, open house-style public hearing.

For more information, call the FDOT District Four Public Information Office at 954-777-4090, or visit www.dot.state.fl.us.