Roundabouts Discussed for 2 Kent Intersections

Editor's note: this story was updated Dec. 7 to correct information regarding the two proposed roundabouts.

City and university officials are asking for public input this week about the possibility of installing roundabouts at two intersections near the campus.

The first of two public meetings this week was held Tuesday night at the offices on Summit Street, where public officials gave presentations on the project and sought public opinion.

The roundabout proposals are part of the overall Summit Street project, which will widen the road way to add turning lanes and improve traffic signal coordination with new stop lights along campus. The stretch of Summit Street between Lincoln Street and Loop Road is one of the most congested traffic corridors in the Summit and Portage county area.

The roundabouts are proposed for the intersections of Summit Street at Risman Drive and Ted Boyd Drive.

The $11.6 million project has been under review and in the planning stages for several years.

The next meeting is set for Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in Kent City Council chambers at 325 S. DePeyster St. with a formal presentation at 7 p.m.