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Madera council directs staff to pursue roundabout at five‑leg Lake/4th/Central intersection
Summary
After a months‑long review, the Madera City Council voted unanimously Aug. 20 to direct staff to move forward with a single‑lane roundabout design at the Lake Street/4th Street/Central Avenue intersection, citing long‑term safety and traffic‑flow benefits despite higher construction cost estimates.
The Madera City Council voted unanimously Aug. 20 to direct staff to proceed with a single‑lane roundabout design for the five‑leg intersection at Lake Street, 4th Street and Central Avenue.
The decision follows an updated intersection control evaluation presented by Senior Civil Engineer Jonathan Grimajo and transportation consultant Ardavan of GHD. The study, based on 2024 traffic counts and 2045 projections, found that evening peak conditions at the intersection already produce excessive queuing and that traffic volumes are expected to…
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