CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With Dunlop Lane already closed for ongoing flood mitigation work, the Montgomery County Highway Department is moving ahead on its plans to turn the Dunlop intersection with Rollow Lane and Dalton Smith Court into a roundabout.

The Highway Department has planned for a few years now to create the roundabout, Highway Supervisor Jeff Bryant told Clarksville Now on Tuesday. There have been several delays while working out possible utility line conflicts, and those are now getting resolved.

The roundabout will improve traffic safety and efficiency in this fast-growing area of the county, according to a news release. Since the road is already closed, doing this now will save time and resources.

“We’ve deliberately timed this construction to align with ongoing flood mitigation efforts,” Bryant said in the release. “Combining these projects limits the impact on drivers while delivering long-term safety and drainage improvements.”

Construction is set to begin May 1 and will continue through July. Detour signage will remain in place, and drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

“We recognize the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the public’s continued patience as we work toward a safer, more resilient roadway system,” Bryant said.

For more, visit the Montgomery County Highway Department website.