If you go there in the morning or afternoon starting about 2 o’clock, there’s vehicles backed up,” the city engineer said.

Reduced speeds: The circular design of roundabouts naturally forces vehicles to slow down, minimizing the impact of any accidents that do occur. Improved traffic flow: Roundabouts can help to ...

Holmes County Engineer Chris Young supports roundabouts at U.S. Route 62 and state Routes 39 and 557, citing safety advantages over traffic lights.