Roundabout

New Roundabout on Cumberland Street and Water Street is Now Open

The Ins & Outs of Roundabouts Video Series

How to Drive Through a Roundabout

How to Walk Through a Roundabout

How to Cycle Through a Roundabout

See the construction photos from Thunder Bay's roundabout at Edward Street and Redwood Avenue:

Construction photos

June 3, 2021 - Pre-construction

Pre-construction, looking north:

Edward & Redwood Roundabout Construction

Pre-construction, looking south:

June 17, 2021 - Watermain construction

Watermain construction:

July 14, 2021 - Construction Update

Construction continues July 14, 2021, from above, looking west:

Construction continues July 14, 2021, looking west:

Construction continues July 14, 2021, looking east:

July 22, 2021 - Island Completion

July 26, 2021 - Roundabout Trail Paving

July 27, 2021 - Edward Street Paving

August 6, 2021 - It looks like a roundabout! Sleeping Giant in background.

August 23, 2021 - Getting nearer completion, with paving continuing north of roundabout

Sept. 9, 2021 - Paving nears completion, more design elements being added

The ins and outs of roundabouts

A roundabout is a circular intersection designed to maximize safety, minimize delay and decrease fuel consumption. There are no traffic lights or stop signs at a roundabout. See below for information on how roundabouts work.

For even more information, we recommend the resources made available by the Ontario's Ministry of Transportation (MTO).

Roundabouts are safe and easy to use. Here is a quick guide:

1. Reduce speed and approach the roundabout

2. As you prepare to enter, make sure to yield to vehicles already in roundabout

3. Wait for space and then enter roundabout safely

4. Continue through your exit while checking for cyclists and pedestrians

Benefits of roundabouts

Vehicle safety

All vehicles travel in the same direction, never crossing paths. This reduces the severity of vehicle collisions. Slower speeds also give drivers more time to react and make decisions.

Pedestrian safety

Graphic of pedestrian sign A pedestrian crossover will be installed and the crossing will be shorter, reducing potential vehicle conflicts.

Pollution reduction

Since there is a significant reduction in vehicle idling, less gas is being burned and exhausted into the atmosphere. This fits well with the Thunder Bay Net-Zero Strategy.

Reduced fuel consumption