(Shenandoah) The Iowa Department of Transportation will host an open house later this month to share details and gather public input on a planned roundabout project near Shenandoah.
The project would convert the existing stop-controlled intersection into a roundabout, a change officials say is aimed at improving safety and traffic flow. Roundabouts are designed to reduce the severity of crashes by preventing dangerous side-impact, or “T-bone,” collisions.
Transportation officials say the design will also make travel easier for drivers by eliminating the need to wait for a gap in traffic on U.S. Highway 59. The roundabout will be built to accommodate large vehicles, including semis and farm equipment, allowing them to navigate the intersection more smoothly.
Construction is expected to begin in the spring or summer of 2027. During that time, the intersection will be closed for approximately 60 days, with traffic detoured around the work zone.
The public is invited to attend an open house to learn more about the project and provide feedback. The event will be held Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Bricker Room at the Shenandoah Fire Department, 400 W. Sheridan. There will be no formal presentation; instead, attendees can review project information and speak one-on-one with staff.
The meeting space is accessible to people with disabilities. Those needing additional accommodations are asked to notify organizers by April 13.
Written comments will also be accepted through April 29.
More information on the project is available HERE.
