Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
We are updating our website. Some features may be unavailable during this time. For more information, including currently known issues, visit here.

Oro Valley opens roundabout

OV Roundabout
City of Oro Valley

Oro Valley drivers are trying out the city's new roundabout at the intersection of La Cañada and Moore Road. The circular intersection, which opened Tuesday, is only the second in the city, and the first that is two lanes wide.

Town engineer Paul Keesler says the old intersection with four-way stop signs had too many "t-bone" collisions, so the town hired a consultant to examine the options. "And what we found was that the roundabout for this particular situation was a better arrangement given its higher safety rating," Keesler said.

The town also produced a [video](

to illustrate all the ways to go through the roundabout, including making a full lap if you miss your turn.

Steve Jess is AZPM's afternoon radio announcer, producer, and anchor. In the field, Steve has specialized in covering government, military, and technology stories. He also enjoys covering live breaking news, including on election nights; he likes to say he has not been home on any election night since Ronald Reagan beat Jimmy Carter in 1980.