Roundabout

June 3, 2021 - Pre-construction

Pre-construction, looking north:

Pre-construction, looking south:

June 17, 2021 - Watermain construction

Watermain construction:

July 14, 2021 - Construction Update

Construction continues July 14, 2021, from above, looking west:

Construction continues July 14, 2021, looking west:

Construction continues July 14, 2021, looking east:

July 22, 2021 - Island Completion

July 26, 2021 - Roundabout Trail Paving

July 27, 2021 - Edward Street Paving

August 6, 2021 - It looks like a roundabout! Sleeping Giant in background.

August 23, 2021 - Getting nearer completion, with paving continuing north of roundabout

Sept. 9, 2021 - Paving nears completion, more design elements being added

All vehicles travel in the same direction, never crossing paths. This reduces the severity of vehicle collisions. Slower speeds also give drivers more time to react and make decisions.

A pedestrian crossover will be installed and the crossing will be shorter, reducing potential vehicle conflicts.

Since there is a significant reduction in vehicle idling, less gas is being burned and exhausted into the atmosphere. This fits well with the Thunder Bay Net-Zero Strategy.

In addition to emissions reduction, fuel consumption is reduced.

Roundabouts have the effect of calming traffic and speed in neighbourhoods.

Roundabouts provide an increase in traffic capacity.

Operation and maintenance costs are lower compared to traffic signals.