Ag Reserve Public Meeting - 10-02-2026

The October 2, 2026, Ag Reserve public meeting focused on the future of Palm Beach County’s 22,000-acre Agricultural Reserve, including transportation, development, zoning approvals, and residents’ concerns about preserving farmland and managing growth. County engineering staff described transportation projects: FDOT work on Atlantic Avenue, estimated at $26 million and expected to continue toward the Turnpike; the next Lyons Road widening phase, from Flavor Pict Road to Boynton Beach Boulevard, with design complete, bids expected in October, an estimated cost of $16 million, and construction anticipated to begin in spring 2027; and a Flavor Pict Road project estimated at $56 million, with county funding established for fiscal year 2028 and state funding being sought. Staff also discussed a planned Turnpike overpass, potential bike lanes, and permanent traffic signals. No contract award, procurement vote, or spending approval was reported.