MERRILLVILLE â Planning continues for two roundabouts in the Mississippi Street corridor, and the town has a funding source for the majority of construction costs.
In total, about $5.4 million in federal funding is available for roundabouts planned for 69th and 79th avenues on Mississippi Street, said Jake Dammarell, of Butler, Fairman & Seufert. He said that money will pay for 80% of the construction of the roundabouts.
Town Councilman Shawn Pettit said some residents could be opposed to roundabouts, and he asked if using that method is safer than a signalized intersection.
âRoundabouts are definitely safer, thatâs why everyoneâs really going to them,â Merrillville Engineering Administrator Steve King said. âKeeps traffic flowing.â