Red Deer’s first modern roundabout will partially open for traffic in all directions on Friday morning.
Starting at 7 a.m., one lane of the two-lane roundabout at the 67 Street and 30 Avenue will be ready for vehicles.
Wayne Gustafson, Engineering Services Manager, said this is the first look at the roundabout for many drivers but it isn’t the final configuration.
“It will function like a roundabout but initially only one of the two lanes will be open while we continue construction,” said Gustafson.
Motorists are asked to take caution as there will be delays while everyone adjusts to the new traffic pattern, said Gustafson.
Access will be as follows:
From northbound 30 Avenue, drivers will access the roundabout from a temporary road on the 67 Street/30 Avenue bend. 67 Street west of this access road will be closed.
From eastbound 67 Street, drivers will access the roundabout from the new 67 Street extension (one lane in each direction only). There’s a dedicated turn lane for traffic turning right onto 30 Avenue from 67 Street, meaning drivers don’t have to enter the roundabout.
Drivers should follow these basic steps to use the roundabout in its current configuration:
Slow down and watch for signage in the area. Directional signage will help you understand how to access your destination.
As you approach the roundabout, signal like you would at a regular intersection: signal left if you’re turning left, signal right if you’re turning right.
Look left and yield to traffic in the roundabout; only stop if necessary and proceed slowly when safe. Always yield to pedestrians.
Signal right as you approach your exit.
For more information about using roundabouts, visit www.roundabout.how.