NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio — A uniquely shaped roadway will soon open in Lorain County.
News 5 first told you about North Ridgeville's innovative peanut-shaped roundabout in September.
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At that time, crews were starting to work on the project. After 90 days, crews are putting the finishing touches on the project.
This type of roundabout will be a first of its kind for Northeast Ohio, but the ultimate goal is safety.
The intersection of Stoney Ridge Road, Mills Road and Avalon Drive is known for accidents. North Ridgeville Mayor Kevin Corcoran said the road's layout caused problems.
"There are people that are trying to go left or right," he said. "The visual angle of Stony Ridge is a little difficult to see to the north if you are coming off of Mills Road. The gap in traffic led to some people, you know, maybe trying to jump out in front and creating an unsafe condition."
Corcoran said an engineering firm study found that a roundabout would better solve those key issues than a traditional intersection with a light.
Crews still need to complete some work on the sidewalks, but the city hopes to open the road to drivers by December 31st.
