The first segment of the Florida Department of Transportation’s (“FDOT”) SR 75/US 231 road widening project in Panama City, Florida (located in Bay County) has been divided into two sub-segments. The first sub-segment will widen US 231 from US 98 to East 23rd Street, and the second sub-segment will widen US 231 from East 23rd Street to Pipeline Road. The proposed improvements to US 231 and connected roadway systems include widening US 231 from four to six lanes, constructing flyover ramps at the intersections of US 231 with US 98 and SR 77, and improving drainage with storm water ponds.
Both sub-segments have been funded for right-of-way acquisition. The current plans indicate that the FDOT anticipates acquiring approximately 292 parcels of Panama City property to complete this road widening project, and to do so, the FDOT has budgeted over $161 million dollars to acquire the needed right-of-way between fiscal years 2019-2023.
The Fixel Law Firm – a Florida law firm that represents private property and business owners in eminent domain matters – closely monitors the evolution of project materials and expeditiously secures them for its clients on this project. If you own Panama City property that may be acquired as part of the SR 75/US 231 widening project and you have any questions or concerns about the FDOT’s potential taking of your property or Florida eminent domain law, please contact The Fixel Law Firm by email, at info@fixelwillis.com or by telephone, toll free at (800) 848-7535.