The purpose of this project is to enhance safety along State Road (S.R.) 438 (Silver Star Road) between Lake Stanley Road and Hiawassee Road east of Ocoee. Proposed improvements include:

• Reconstructing the signalized intersection along S.R. 438 at Hiawassee Road to include new "Yield to Pedestrians" signs, reconstructed pedestrian curb ramps, and audible pedestrian countdown signals.
• Upgrade the signalized intersection at Apopka-Vineland Road to include new "Yield to Pedestrians" signs, reconstructed pedestrian curb ramps, and audible pedestrian countdown signals.
• Reconstructing or restoring signal mast arm poles.
• Providing special emphasis crosswalks and upgraded pedestrian curb ramps at the intersections at Bon Air Drive, Laurel Hill Drive and Renegade Drive. 
• Creating a signalized restricted crossing intersection with a reconstructed bi-directional median at Silkwood Circle. The reconstructed median will provide a pedestrian refuge, and new special-emphasis crosswalks will be added.
• Installing new backplates to the traffic signals at Lake Stanley Road and Glen Drive to increase visibility.

Intersections where work is taking place will have the pavement surface replaced to accommodate updated pavement markings.

The FDOT will hold a project open house on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 N.  Lakeshore Dr., Ocoee, FL 34761. Attendees will have an opportunity to view a looping presentation and project displays, speak with project team members, and submit comments or questions.

To provide additional flexibility, the FDOT is offering virtual options 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://tinyurl.com/SR438ProjectOpenHouse. Please make sure to provide adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety.

Visit this page at your convenience to watch the project presentation, view project exhibits, and submit comments and questions directly to the project manager. Project materials will be available beginning Wednesday, November 19, and will be the same as what will be shared at the in-person open house.