The city of Bryan has announced the reopening of Nash Street between William Joel Bryan and Villa Maria.
That includes a new roundabout at Nash and Broadmoor, traffic islands at Broadmoor and Trophy, and new sidewalks and crosswalks.
A few parts of the project have yet to be completed, including landscaping in the middle of the roundabout, which will be done next next month.
City officials say the theme of the landscaping is a Monarch butterfly waystation.
From the city of Bryan:
On Friday, August 26, 2016, construction of the new modern roundabout at Broadmoor Drive and Nash Street was completed on schedule and is now open to through traffic. As a part of this project, permanent traffic islands were constructed at the intersection of Broadmoor Drive and Trophy Drive as well as new pedestrian crosswalks and sidewalks, improving safety and walkability.
Minor construction activities will continue over the next few weeks, so the public is encouraged to use caution, pay attention, and remain alert as drivers become accustomed to the roundabout. The City of Bryan would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation while this important project was under construction.
Work began on May 16, 2016 in response to community concerns regarding traffic associated with the apartment complex on the north side of Nash Street that is now open. The roundabout moderates the flow of traffic while also providing a safer, more efficient intersection for everyone. The permanent roundabout, which is larger than the temporary roundabout, is designed to work safely and efficiently with the new driveway of the apartment complex.
The City of Bryan installed a temporary roundabout at the intersection of Broadmoor Drive and Nash Street for a three week test period in November of 2015. The temporary testing revealed that the vast majority of motorists have an appropriate level of understanding of roundabouts and demonstrated their ability to travel through them safely. It also provided the opportunity to inform the public of what was being considered for this intersection. As the test was viewed as successful, the City of Bryan decided to move forward with the concept of this intersection being converted into a single lane roundabout.
The landscaping of the central island of the roundabout will begin once cooler temperatures return in September. The theme of the landscaping is a Monarch butterfly waystation and is being implemented by the City of Bryan’s Parks and Recreation Department.