- Green, Ohio’s roundabout projects saved the city $1.2 million in infrastructure costs.
- New multi-lane roundabouts at key intersections greatly reduced traffic congestion.
- Analysts estimate a 9-lane road would be needed to match this impact with intersections.
Most people probably haven’t heard of the City of Green, Ohio, but this small town in the northeast part of the state is suddenly getting attention for something you might not expect: roundabouts. Yes, roundabouts. While they might seem like a relatively mundane feature of road design, these circular intersections have actually helped the city land a national award.
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By slowing traffic down and keeping things moving smoothly, roundabouts have dramatically reduced the serious accidents that typically occur at traditional intersections. And in a town of around 28,000 residents where congestion was a growing problem, adding more roundabouts has had a noticeable impact. Not only have they improved safety for both drivers and pedestrians, but they’ve also saved the city money on infrastructure costs.
Less Congestion, More Safety
The “Massillon Road Roundabouts Project” was the brainchild of engineering firm American Structurepoint, which designed and built two multi-lane roundabouts at Boettler Road and Corporate Woods Circle/Thorn Drive, replacing older intersections. The new design also includes updated sidewalks and crosswalks for pedestrians, making the area more accessible for everyone.
This simple solution has alleviated congestion in a busy area that sees over 24,000 vehicles per day. According to an analysis by American Structurepoint, the road would have needed to be widened to nine lanes to achieve the same result with traditional intersections.
The company claims that the roundabout project has saved the city approximately $1.2 million in costs related to right-of-way, land acquisition, construction, and future maintenance.
Thanks to the success of this project, the City of Green and American Structurepoint were awarded the National Recognition Award at the 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). In addition, the project is set to receive the Outstanding Highway Project Award from the American Society of Highway Engineers later this month.
More Roundabouts to Come
With 12 roundabouts already in place, Green is on track to have even more. A 2.5-mile stretch of Massillon Road alone now boasts six roundabouts, and plans are in motion to add four more, bringing the city’s total to 16.
This would make Green the northeast Ohio city with the most roundabouts, as pointed out by Fox8. Interestingly, Central Ohio is even more committed to roundabouts, with the greater Columbus area boasting over 100 of them. And for the record, Dublin, Ohio, currently holds the title for the state’s roundabout capital with 17.
Who knew roundabouts could be such a big deal?
