The North Carolina Department of Transportation will open a new single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Erwin and Mount Moriah Roads in Chapel Hill on Wednesday.

The roundabout will open to traffic beginning at 4 p.m. on July 23.

However, construction will be ongoing, so expect delays during peak traffic times during August.

The new roundabout is one of 12 that have been built by the NCDOT in Orange County. There are designed to make traffic flow more smoothly through intersections, reduce congestion, as well as reducing pollution and fuel use.

Studies show that roundabouts also reduce traffic accidents at intersections without stoplights by 41 percent.

The NCDOT advises drivers to use caution in the area of Erwin and Mount Moriah Roads during construction. There will be warning signs about the roundabout posted on both roads leading to the new roundabout.

Related Stories
‹
NCDOT: Overnight Bridge Demolition for I-40 Widening Project Will Close Old NC 86
A old bridge of I-40 in Hillsborough is set to be demolished as the state Department of Transportation continues widening in Orange County.
Orange County and Hillsborough Commissioners Review Timeline for Future Train Station
The future Hillsborough Station is currently set to be completed in 2027, but the town might have to wait a little longer to see it.
NCDOT: Bridge Work on I-40, Old NC 86 Means Overnight Closures in Orange County
The latest batch of overnight closures for Interstate 40 and Old N.C. 86 in Orange County are set to happen this week, according to an alert from the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Hillsborough Commissioners Voice Support for New Greenway Design, Cost Options
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners recently gave feedback and advanced a potential design for a new north-south greenway: the Ridgewalk.
NCDOT Dedicates I-40, 15-501 Exchange in Durham to Honor Former Rep. David Price
The exchange of I-40 and U.S. 15-501 is now dedicated to the retired David Price, who is known for his transportation advocacy in Congress.
Overnight Paving on Jones Ferry Road to Begin on July 14, With New Bike Lanes the Result
Road work by the North Carolina Department of Transportation is nearing for Jones Ferry Road in Carrboro, with a start date now announced by the state and local governments. A release through the Town of Carrboro on Monday said Jones Ferry Road from the intersection of West Main Street to the intersection at Old Fayetteville […]
Old NC 86 Set to Begin New Overnight Closures in Hillsborough for I-40 Widening, Bridge Work
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will close down Old N.C. 86 under the I-40 bridge nightly until March 30.
After Nightly Closures, Millhouse Road Set for Months-Long Shutdown for I-40 Widening
A release from NCDOT said Millhouse Road will be fully closed from New Jericho Road to Cell Tower Drive for four months as I-40 is widened.
NCDOT: All-Way Stop Coming to Western Orange County Intersection
An intersection in the rural parts of Chapel Hill and Orange County is set to receive an all-way stop in the coming days, according to NCDOT.
Carrboro: Work Begins on Jones Ferry Road to Eventually Bring Bike Lane
The Town of Carrboro alerted its residents to work beginning on Jones Ferry Road that will lead to minor traffic delays in the coming weeks.
›