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IMPROVED
TRAFFIC FLOW
BETTER PEDESTRIAN
ACCOMMODATIONS
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IMPROVED
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The Lee County Department of Transportation is pleased to announce that the new roundabout at the intersection of Buckingham Road and Gunnery Road is now open to the public. Improvement at the Buckingham Road and Gunnery Road intersection, converting the two-lane undivided roadways into a single-lane roundabout to improve traffic flow and safety. The project also added pedestrian crossings, enhanced lighting, landscaping, and upgraded drainage and stormwater systems to better manage runoff and protect water quality.
This milestone marks the completion of the final phase of a multi-stage construction project designed to improve traffic flow, enhance safety, and reduce congestion in the area. Motorists may now travel through the intersection using the new roundabout configuration.
Drivers are encouraged to use caution as they adjust to the new traffic pattern and to follow all posted signage and pavement markings when navigating the roundabout. Please remember to yield to vehicles already in the circle and choose the appropriate lane before entering.
We appreciate the community’s patience throughout construction, including detours, temporary traffic signals, and roadway closures that were necessary to safely complete this project.
While the roundabout is now open, crews may still be present in the area completing minor final work. Motorists should remain attentive and prepared for occasional lane adjustments or brief delays.
Construction was completed in Spring 2026. The $4.8 million project was awarded to V & H Construction, Inc., with approximately $4.6 million funded through federal sources.
Thank you for your cooperation and support as we continue working to improve our transportation network.
Phase III STAGE 1
During Stage 1, Gunnery Road will be reduced to one lane for northbound traffic only between Sunset Road and Buckingham Road beginning late October 2025. Southbound Gunnery Road traffic will be redirected via a detour to Buckingham Road then turn left at Sunset Road, then right back onto Gunnery Road to continue south.
PHASE III STAGE 2
During Stage 2, Gunnery Road will be closed from Buckingham Road to just north of Sunset Road beginning late October/early November 2025. This means:
Phase III – Stage 1
Phase III – Stage 2
This project was constructed in four phases.
First Phase: This phase involved the installation of temporary paving and new drainage along Gunnery Road, which included the closure of sidewalks. First Phase was completed May 2025.
Second Phase: This phase involved the construction of the west side of the roundabout and installation of new drainage along Buckingham Road. Second Phase was completed Fall 2025.
Third Phase: This phase, involved the construction of the east side of the roundabout. The Third Phase was completed Spring 2026.
Fourth Phase: In this final phase, traffic will be in the new configuration, utilizing the roundabout for all traffic movements. The Fourth Phase was completed Spring 2026.
Roundabouts offer operational advantages compared with traditional intersections, including reduced delays, lower maintenance costs, adequate capacity for varying traffic, longer lifespan and fewer severe crashes. Vehicles yield rather than stop, which keeps traffic moving, especially during off -peak hours, which enables continuous traffic flow in all directions, allowing motorists to navigate without stopping, this results in fewer delays, opposed to signal cycles or red lights of a traditional signalized intersection.
Improve Safety
Reduces Congestion
Reduces Emissions and Fuel Consumption
Save Money
Improves the Area’s Look
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