A new roundabout plan in Highlandville isn’t getting the welcome that MODOT thought it would.
They plan to put an oval-shaped roundabout at the intersection of Highway EE and Highway 160, claiming that it will improve safety and traffic control at the intersection.
However, some residents living near the intersection aren’t convinced that changes need to be made.
In fact, a petition against the construction has gained nearly 200 signatures, with residents asking MODOT to improve turn lanes instead.
MODOT said in a statement that they have pushed the project back for a year to update their traffic study, electing to start construction in the spring of 2027.
The intersection will stay open for most of the project.