DAVIDSON – N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will close Robert Walker Road at Davidson-Concord Road next week to build a roundabout, thanks to a project earned by Efficient Developments LLC of Charlotte last month.
The closure will be in place on Monday, April 28, weather permitting, until the end of June. While the roundabout is under construction, drivers will be detoured along Davidson-Concord Road, Barnhardt Road and Bailey Road. Pedestrians can use a temporary detour at Westbranch Parkway or the existing crossing at Apollinaire Drive.
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.
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