Elbert County hears engineers on roundabout design, trade-offs for rural roads

Jun 16, 2025

Kimley‑Horn engineers outlined how modern roundabouts work, safety and cost trade-offs, and county-specific design considerations such as truck access, sidewalks, snow removal and drainage. No formal action was taken; staff asked presenters for follow-up materials.

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At a meeting of the Elbert County Board of County Commissioners, Kimley‑Horn engineers gave a technical briefing on modern roundabout design and how the intersections might function on county roads, particularly where subdivisions or new county roads could add roundabout proposals.

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