U.S. 127 Russell Springs Improvement Project

Project Overview

The proposed improvements along U.S. 127 from the Jamestown Bypass to KY 619 (Maple Street) are designed to increase roadway capacity and meet the corridor’s growing transportation demands. Currently, this section of U.S. 127 experiences congestion, safety concerns, and limited mobility due to increasing traffic volumes.

High crash rates at several intersections and continued commercial growth have added to delays for commuters, school buses, and commercial vehicles. In response, this project aims to improve traffic flow, enhance safety, and support future growth.

In addition to roadway upgrades for motorists, the project will also include features to improve mobility and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, creating a more connected and efficient transportation corridor for everyone

ROUNDABOUTS
A roundabout is a one-way circular intersection in which traffic moves counterclockwise around a center island. Roundabouts do not have traffic signals or stop signs, which allows for continuous traffic flow and increased vehicle capacity.

Vehicles entering a roundabout slow down and yield to the vehicles already within the roundabout.

Roundabouts can have one or more lanes, depending on space and the traffic volume needs.

They are designed to accommodate vehicles of all sizes—from small cars to tractor trailers, school buses and boats. Paved concrete aprons within the roundabout allow for large trucks and other vehicles with a wider turn radius to drive over them. Motorists within multi-lane roundabouts should avoid traveling in lanes next to large vehicles to allow for wider turns.

Crashes at intersections account for about 45% of all crashes nationwide, so enhancing the vehicle flow at these junctures is critical to reducing the risk of overall crashes. Roundabouts are a proven safety countermeasure to accomplish this goal. In communities where roundabouts have replaced traditional intersections, crash statistics show dramatic drops: