Frequently Asked Questions

Construction is anticipated to begin and be completed during the summer of 2026. The City aims to have the intersection reopened by the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

The project is funded through a $1,500,000 million Hazard Elimination Project grant through the US Department of Transportation Highway Safety Improvement Program.

Roundabouts are often chosen because they improve traffic flow and reduce crashes resulting in serious injury or fatality. Their design naturally slows vehicles while keeping traffic moving, which helps prevent high speed collisions common at signalized intersections.

Yes. Modern roundabouts are engineered to reduce conflict points and lower vehicle speeds, which significantly decreases the likelihood and severity of crashes—especially T bone and head on collisions.

Pedestrians cross roundabouts one lane at a time using designated crosswalks set back from the circulating roadway. A pedestrian refuge area is provided on each leg of the roundabout to allow pedestrians to pause halfway across the roadway and observe traffic from the opposite direction. Slower vehicle speeds and pedestrian refuges improve safety and make crossing simpler.

The Lake Avenue at Orman Avenue roundabout is designed with bicycle ramps for the on-street bicycle lanes. Bicycles have two options to navigate the roundabout. 1) Ride through the roundabout with traffic and follow the same rules as a vehicle. 2) Exit the bicycle lane at the roundabout via the bicycle ramp and transition onto the shared-use sidewalk. Use the shard-use sidewalk around the roundabout and cross the roadways following the same rules as a pedestrian.

The Lake Avenue at Orman Avenue roundabout is designed for buses, fire trucks, and large vehicles. A "truck apron" (a raised, but drivable, area around the inner circle) will be constructed to accommodate large vehicles.