McAllen Builds Safer Streets with New Roundabouts
· Texas Border Business
McAllen is enhancing road safety and traffic flow by introducing modern roundabouts at key intersections. These traffic circles utilize a yield-on-entry system, which helps reduce congestion and lower vehicle speeds, significantly decreasing the chances of severe accidents. According to TxDOT, such roundabouts can cut serious injuries and fatalities by up to 90%. The first of five planned roundabouts is now operational at Freddy Gonzalez Drive and 33rd Street. City Manager Isaac J. Tawil emphasized the importance of safety in infrastructure decisions as McAllen grows. Future upgrades may include landscaping and public art as funding becomes available.
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