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FHWA Highway Safety Programs

Virginia: VDOT’s Instant Roundabout

Publication Year:

  • The Safety Concern: An alarming increase in crashes due to rising traffic volumes.
  • The Solution: An instant roundabout installed in less than a week using off-the-shelf products.
  • The Result: An 89% reduction in injury crashes with a solution 95% less costly than a traditional roundabout.

(2017 National Roadway Safety Awards - Winner)

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