Houze-Hembree Roundabout: Traffic Signal Coming Down Aug. 19

ROSWELL, GA -- On Saturday, Georgia Department of Transportation contractors will remove the signal at the intersection of Houze and Hembree roads as part of its project to build a fully-functioning, two-lane roundabout along the state highway.

The traffic signal will be removed around 10 a.m. Aug. 19, and the road will transition into a one-lane roundabout. Its final configuration as a two-lane roundabout isn't expected to take shape until closer to the end of the year, the city of Roswell said.

During this time, motorists are strongly encouraged to use caution while traveling through the intersection, as new traffic patterns will be going into effect (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app).

SEE ALSO: Houze-Hembree Roundabout Construction Moving Into Final Stages

To safely navigate the one-lane roundabout, motorists should:

• Take it slow! Slow down as you approach the roundabout, and yield to pedestrians.
• Yield to circulating traffic before entering the roundabout.
• Do not stop in the roundabout. Keep moving until you exit.

Like Roswell Patch on Facebook!

For more information, to view an instructional video and other helpful graphics, visit www.roswellgov.com/roundabouts.

Image via city of Roswell