When the half-constructed roundabout opened at Palm Harbor Boulevard and Florida Avenue last month, local residents were wary. So far, it’s caused caused confusion and even a few accidents. Now some vocal residents doubt it’s the best mode of passage at the busy North Pinellas thoroughfare. A sea of orange cones indicates that drivers must move in a circular fashion around the mess of dirt and .
Neighbors around Drew Street in Clearwater said they’ve seen too many crashes over the years, and they are ready for safety improvements to the busy state road.
On Wednesday, a crosswalk with flashing lights was installed down the street from where a Largo teen was hit and killed while walking to his school bus stop six months ago.
A fatal pedestrian crash in the crosswalk of Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. and Old Coachman Rd. in Clearwater has many people wanting more done to keep walkers and bikers safe.