WESLEY CHAPEL – N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will start building a roundabout on May 24 at the intersection of New Town Road and Waxhaw – Indian Trail Road.
The $1.9 million project will take about 120 days to complete, with the roundabout opening in August and the entire project finishing up in February 2022.
During construction, drivers will follow a posted detour along Will Plyler Road, Waxhaw – Indian Trail Road, Billy Howey Road, Pleasant Grove Road, and Shannon Road.
Roundabouts improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. They also help reduce the congestion and backups more typical at traditional intersections with stop signs and traffic signals.
NCDOT has produced a video showing how roundabouts work and improve overall safety. More details and contact information are available on the project website.
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