News Update
July 24 2012
Three years ago, Caltrans presented plans at a meeting in Lompoc for a roundabout, or traffic circle, on Highway 246 at the intersection with La Purisima Road just east of Lompoc. The idea was to slow traffic and eliminate deadly high-speed, broadside collisions. Full Story
July 24 2012
Crash-prone roundabout in Raleigh will close Friday night for safety fix
Workers will use plastic and paint Friday night to simplify the eccentric roundabout at the N.C. State University Bell Tower, reducing it from two lanes to one.
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July 24 2012
Blue Earth County approves two-lane roundabout
The Blue Earth County Board gave its approval Tuesday to a two-lane roundabout at Madison Avenue and Highway 22 after tabling the issue in April.
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July 23 2012
Fredericton turns to roundabouts for intersections
Fredericton drivers should start getting used to navigating around roundabouts because the city is planning to add more traffic circles in the coming years, according to a traffic engineer.
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June 21 2012
Roundabout next step in Webb City development
Work will soon begin on a new roundabout on a busy main thoroughfare in Webb City, Missouri.
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June 21 2012
Work continues on roundabouts near Roberts
Work is continuing on various intersections near Roberts as roundabouts are installed.
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June 20 2012
Another roundabout on Woodbury streets? City officials make case
Woodbury City Council members said they were surprised to see Washington County’s Radio Drive plans without a roundabout.
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June 19 2012
City to spend $338,000 on roundabout at intersection of 18th Avenue and Garrard Street
Columbus Council voted Tuesday to spend $338,000 to build a peanut-shaped roundabout at the intersection of 18th Avenue and Garrard Street at the northwest corner of Lakebottom Park.
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June 11 2012
Kent Fire Chief James Williams changes mind, now supports plan for roundabouts
Kent’s fire chief has agreed to support a plan to build two roundabouts on East Summit Street near Kent State University’s campus after previously arguing for traditional intersections instead.
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June 11 2012
Roundabout coming to Athens intersection?
Drivers can weigh in this week on whether they want a roundabout or a traffic signal at a West Athens intersection.
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roundabouts project updates
This section is dedicated to project updates for roundabouts in planning, design or construction phases.
July 16 2012
Goleta Roundabout Construction Begins
The traffic at the intersection of Calle Real and Los Carneros will soon be going in a circular direction. A roundabout is under construction where stop signs currently control traffic.
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June 19 2012
Roundabout proposed for North King and Hatfield street intersection
City and state officials are eyeing the tough-to-navigate intersection of North King and Hatfield streets for the city's third roundabout.
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June 10 2012
Route 13 roundabout work to begin
Work is expected to begin this week on a pair of roundabouts on State Route 13 in Horseheads, and the $1.8 million project is targeted for completion by the end of November.
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June 5 2012
Galt City Council to consider $845,000 for planned roundabout on Twin Cities Road
The Galt City Council could approve spending $845,000 tonight to move forward with the planned roundabout on Twin Cities Road at Highway 99.
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June 5 2012
Bell Tower roundabout will be scaled back to a single lane
A complicated circle will be made simpler this summer when the crash-prone, double-ring Bell Tower roundabout is trimmed back to a single ring.
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June 5 2012
Proposed Roundabout Meeting on Wednesday
Residents can ask questions about the county project slated for Riverton Road, just across the Moorestown border.
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June 5 2012
Rounding into shape: Roundabout project to be completed by June 23
Cass County commissioners voted Monday to keep the speed limit at 35 mph on the county portion of Chase Road when it opens completely by the end of this month.
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April 21 2012
Construction of roundabout scheduled to begin this summer in Boardman
Mahoning County is set to get its first modern roundabout this summer. It will be at the intersection of Matthews and Sheridan Roads in Boardman.
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April 20 2012
Plymouth Drive's Roundabout Takes Shape
Windsor’s newest roundabout is taking shape on Plymouth Drive.
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April 20 2012
Construction to Begin for a Roundabout Near Barksdale, WI
For the next few months, crews from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will be working on the first roundabout this far north in Wisconsin.
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