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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate a roundabout?

What's a roundabout?

Why a roundabout?

How will the roundabout fit?

What is the published detour?

Are there detour maps available?

Who should I contact with a concern about the construction area?

How long will the road be closed?

Need more information on roundabouts? 

What's a roundabout?

A roundabout is a circular road junction where traffic enters a stream around a central island after first yielding to traffic already circulating.

Why a roundabout?

The roundabout at Massillon and Steese Roads will provide for a safer intersection, continually move traffic, and reduce maintenance costs. 

Safety

Roundabouts...

  • Reduce accidents by 39%
  • Reduce serious accidents by 75%
  • Have only 8 conflict points where an accident may occur, whereas a traditional intersection has 32
  • Reduce travel speed at the roundabout to between 15 and 22 mph, yet still allowing traffic to move

Traffic Flow

  • Efficient way to move heavy traffic
  • No stop signs or traffic signals to slow down traffic

Maintenance

  • No need to maintain traffic signal

  • Still functions despite power outages

How will the roundabout fit?

When we say roundabout, many people think about the Tallmadge circle.  A roundabout is not a circle, which requires approaching traffic to stop before entering the intersection.   A roundabout is much smaller than a traditional circle.  The one being constructed in Green is only 120 feet in diameter.  To put this into perspective, six of our roundabouts could fit inside the Tallmadge Circle. 

How do I navigate a roundabout?

General Rules:*

  • Slow down and yield to pedestrians.
  • Follow traffic signs.
  • Do not stop in a roundabout except to avoid a collision.
  • Roundabout traffic has the right-of-way over entering traffic.
  • Move into the correct lane in which you want to travel.
  • Keep to the right of the island.
  • Enter the roundabout when there is an adequate gap in the traffic flow.
  • Keep your speed low (approximately 15 to 22 mph) in the roundabout.
  • Do not overtake other vehicles or bicyclists when in the roundabout.

 Turning Right at a Roundabout

The City of Green's roundabout is a two-lane roundabout.  To make a right hand turn:

1. Approach the roundabout in the right-hand lane

2. Enter the roundabout when there is an adequate gap in traffic. 

3. Use your right hand turn signal and make your continuous right hand turn (i.e. Massillon Road South right onto Steese Road; Steese Road east onto Massillon Road south; and Massillon Road North onto Steese Road Extension/Green Plaza.)

 Illustration of navigating a roundaboutContinuing Straight at a Roundabout

1. Enter the intersection in either the right or left lane when there is an adequate gap in traffic.

2. Do not change lanes in the roundabout.  Continue in your lane.

 Turning Left or Making a "U" at a Roundabout

1. Approach the roundabout in the left-hand lane. 

2. Enter traffic when there is an adequate gap in traffic.  Stay in the inside lane.  When you pass the last exit point before your turn, use your right turn signal and continue to use your right-turn signal through your exit.  Maintain a slow speed.

3. When exiting from the inside lane, watch out for leading or adjacent vehicles on the outside that continue to circulate around the roundabout.

Illustration provided by Franklin County, Ohio Engineering Department.

 

What is the published detour?

Access to area businesses will always be maintained.  The published detour for State Route 241 traffic is travelling south on 241 to Boettler Road to Arlington to Greensburg Road to State Route 241 (Massillon Road).  For travelers heading north, take Greensburg Road to Arlington Road to Boettler to State Round 241 (Massillon Road).

Are there detour maps available?

Yes.  Click here for detour maps.

Who should I contact with a concern about the construction area?

For concerns regarding construction, please contact the city engineering department at 330-896-5510 or email the engineering department.

How long will the road be closed?

The Massillon Road will be closed at Steese Road for 73 days through the summer.  The road will be closed following the final day of classes at Green Local Schools (on or about June 6) and reopen prior to the start of the 2009-2010 school year.  Sign up for construction e-alerts for the latest information.

Need more information on roundabouts?  Check out these links.

U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration

Insurance Institute on Highway Safety

 

* - General rules provided by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and URS Designers