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Newberry authorizes land acquisition for roundabout at Newberry Lane and CR 235
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Summary
Following a county traffic study that found conditions worse than a four‑way stop, the commission authorized staff to negotiate acquisition of small right‑of‑way parcels and proceed with a two‑lane roundabout; the county will provide design and major construction resources, cutting estimated project cost to about $1.5 million with the city paying roughly half.
The commission on April 27 authorized staff to pursue land acquisition and construction of a two‑lane roundabout at the Newberry Lane/County Road 235 intersection after hearing a county traffic study that recommended more than a four‑way stop.
City Manager reported the county would provide design, engineering and in‑house construction resources that reduced a prior $2.4 million estimate to roughly $1.5 million; the city is expected to pay about half of the final cost. The city manager said staff had consulted property owners at the four corners, who had agreed to the proposed acquisitions required to build the roundabout.
Commissioners asked about timing, detours and construction window. Staff said the county hopes to begin construction the day after school is out and finish before classes resume to minimize school‑bus impacts; a short, aggressive construction window (about 10 weeks) was described.
The commission moved and approved the measure unanimously, authorizing the manager to finalize negotiations for the parcels and proceed with the project as coordinated with Alachua County.
