New roundabout shape decided for the Five Points intersection
A roundabout design for the Five Points intersection in Hamilton has been settled on by traffic experts, and it was the circle that won out in the end.
The Butler County Engineer’s Office’s design engineer, Steve Miles, says that public feedback concerning the roundabout’s shape helped to finalize its design. Moreover, he said some were of the opinion that drivers would be more comfortable with the circular option as opposed to the peanut-shaped design, which was one of the other options.
With around 19 other circular roundabouts in the area, drivers have already adjusted to this shape. Also, a peanut-shaped roundabout is more difficult for large vehicles like trucks or buses to make turns through.
The primary motives for changing the Tuley Road, Hamilton-Mason Road, Tylersville Road, Grand Boulevard and Hancock Avenue intersection were to improve safety and increase traffic flow. Miles admitted that maintaining traffic while reconfiguring the five road intersection will be challenging, but the decision has been made to try and do so.
Using flyer printing, businesses often choose to alert clients or patients about any rerouting of traffic, substantial road changes or construction.
Presently, soil conditions are still being ascertained for the properties needing to be acquired for the roundabout. Gas stations that were located near the intersection may have resulted in contaminated soil.
It is anticipated that construction should take about six to eight months and could start in 2021.
The Butler County Engineer’s Office’s design engineer, Steve Miles, says that public feedback concerning the roundabout’s shape helped to finalize its design. Moreover, he said some were of the opinion that drivers would be more comfortable with the circular option as opposed to the peanut-shaped design, which was one of the other options.
With around 19 other circular roundabouts in the area, drivers have already adjusted to this shape. Also, a peanut-shaped roundabout is more difficult for large vehicles like trucks or buses to make turns through.
The primary motives for changing the Tuley Road, Hamilton-Mason Road, Tylersville Road, Grand Boulevard and Hancock Avenue intersection were to improve safety and increase traffic flow. Miles admitted that maintaining traffic while reconfiguring the five road intersection will be challenging, but the decision has been made to try and do so.
Using flyer printing, businesses often choose to alert clients or patients about any rerouting of traffic, substantial road changes or construction.
Presently, soil conditions are still being ascertained for the properties needing to be acquired for the roundabout. Gas stations that were located near the intersection may have resulted in contaminated soil.
It is anticipated that construction should take about six to eight months and could start in 2021.