A13 at State Route 36 is looking at a 3-legged roundabout proposal by Caltrans, leaving some residents hesitant about the idea. Caltrans is considering adding a three-legged roundabout in the Route 36 area to lessen fatal incidents over time at a 20.3 ratio.
Some residents posted on Caltrans, hesitant against the idea of a roundabout stating that most would avoid the roundabout and use the lakeside causing more traffic. Concerns of Tractor Trailer trucks have been expressed on using the roundabout or snow removal on the roundabout. Caltrans states that the roundabout will help aid in separation causing shorter distances to be safer, and if an incident occurred that once would have been a tbone could be only a side swipe to the vehicle.
The project would consist of removing existing asphalt, adding new asphalt, concrete structural sections in a circulatory roadway, and curbing. Lighting will be added to the area, and relocation of a utility pole and new signage to guide drivers. The project is estimated to start in the fall/winter of 2023 with 80 working days and Caltrans to control traffic during work hours.
You can voice your opinion during the upcoming meeting held by Caltrans on July 12th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Almanor Recreation Center in Chester.
