HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — During a public information meeting Wednesday night, county officials will show off their proposal for a "peanut" roundabout in Hillsborough County.
Officials tell ABC Action News this would be the first of its kind in the state.
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The project hopes to ease congestion during peak hours and create smoother turning movements.
The County is also incorporating Vision Zero to enchance pedestrian safety.
Here's what's in the proposal:
- Van Dyke Road will be expanded to four lanes with a grassy median.
- New 10 to 12 foot shared use paths on either side of the road
- Plus, a trail to connect Upper Tampa Bay Trail and Northdale Lake Park
- Three new roundabouts in the area, including a peanut design
What's a peanut roundabout?
- The design is oblong and entry points are further apart
- Proposed at Van Dyke Road at Darby Lane and Lake Reflection Blvd. plus Grace Family Church.
The project is part of a $40 million Capital Improvement Project.
