Special Public Meeting (Outlining Roundabout)
The goal of this session at the Gambier Village Community Center is to give the public the most up to date information and to answer questions about the upcoming roundabout.
The timeline, road closure, and features/benefits will be discussed.
The meeting will be led by Mayor Kessler and Village Administrator Wise.
You may submit questions ahead so that we can seek appropriate answers from ODOT via email to:
villageadministrator@villageofgambier.org
You may ask questions live at the session.
Gambier Village Council Meeting
April 22, 2024
7:00 P.M.
Special Meeting Agenda
Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call of Council by Fiscal Officer
- Answer questions and provide current information about the roundabout Ohio Department of Transportation is constructing at the intersection of SR 308/ SR 229.
In Person:
Community Center at 115 Meadow Lane, Council Chambers
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Questions regarding Roundabout received prior to special meeting
How will large vehicles be able to maneuver through the roundabout?
ODOT response:
- The truck aprons (area between the central island and travel way) as well as the NE and SW corners are designed to allow larger vehicles to use this space. The apron is mountable by larger vehicles, but not intended for passenger vehicles. The outer truck aprons are intended to deter passenger vehicles but allow the larger vehicles farm machinery to traverse through the intersection.
- The appurtenances (lights, signs, etc.) were set further back from the roundabout to allow large vehicles to traverse the travel way.
- The curbing along the outside was designed to be mountable. The top of the curbing is a rolled top such that large vehicles/machinery can traverse the area.
With the rerouting of traffic in and out of the village on 308, will there be a light (temporary or permanent) put at the intersection of 308 and 36? Traffic has increased along 36, which can make it difficult to turn left off of 308.
ODOT Response:
There are no plans to place any sort of traffic signal at the intersection of US36 & SR308, temporary or otherwise. As we begin the construction of the project and the detour is implemented, project staff will be monitoring maintenance of traffic as it relates to the project directly and the affected area and adjust when needed. With safety in mind, we will do our best to minimize impact and inconvenience to the motoring public affected by the detour for the roundabout. Nonetheless, this a temporary traffic pattern that will be put into place for a few months while the roundabout is constructed, and traffic will be impacted. Adjustments in driving habits and patience with the construction process are appreciated.
While I understand that the official detour out of the village will be 308 to 36, what route is proposed for those traveling East on 229 and turning off at Eastern Star? I am concerned about the volume and speed of traffic we may see on New Gambier Road. How will safe speed limits be enforced? Will there be increased school bus traffic?
Village response:
Neither the Village nor ODOT is advising anyone use Eastern Star to New Gambier road as the detour during the roundabout construction. However, we know some motorists will take that route because they know the area or their mapping software on their phone or car may offer them that option.
ODOT advises residents noticing increase in traffic, speeding, property damage, etc., to notify law enforcement which in your case will be the Knox County Sheriff.
See attached File for Answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions:
