The City has received feedback indicating that some drivers may be confused about the use of the slip lane at the Strafford Square Roundabout on North Main Street.
This slip lane serves two main purposes:
- It provides access to properties along the north side of the roundabout.
- It offers additional capacity for outbound traffic on North Main Street during peak hours.
To reduce further confusion, the City’s Public Works Department is considering removing the word “Abutters” from the sign near the slip lane.
As a reminder, the Strafford Square Roundabout is a Modern Roundabout designed to enhance safety and improve traffic flow. Unlike traditional intersections, Modern Roundabouts have been shown to reduce accidents, injuries, and congestion, while also lowering noise and air pollution. The design encourages slower speeds, which significantly reduces the severity of accidents and virtually eliminates the most serious types of crashes common at conventional intersections.
Public Works encourages residents to familiarize themselves with the benefits and operation of this efficient traffic control system. For more information on how to navigate a Modern Roundabout, please visit www.rochesternh.gov/public-works or contact the Institute for Highway Safety (IHS) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for Roundabouts & Traffic Engineering (RTE) at www.roundabouts.us.