Council keeps downtown roundabout, advances rehabilitation in 4-1 vote

Four-way stop conversion would have cost an estimated $174,000 more, according to engineer's analysis

Chris Peters

May 19, 2026 - 7 min read

The roundabout at 10th Avenue and Main Street stands protected by jersey barriers and traffic cones in its current condition. The decorative rock wall, landscaping, and electrical infrastructure were destroyed when a driver struck the roundabout in February 2025 and have not been replaced since. The Stillwater City Council voted 4-1 Monday, May 18, 2026, to rehabilitate the intersection rather than convert it to a four-way stop. – Photo by Chris Peters

Council keeps downtown roundabout, advances rehabilitation in 4-1 vote — The roundabout at 10th Avenue and Main Street stands protected by jersey barriers and traffic cones in its current condition. The decorative rock wall, landscaping, and electrical infrastructure were destroyed when a driver struck the roundabout in February 2025 and have not been replaced since. The Stillwater City Council voted 4-1 Monday, May 18, 2026, to rehabilitate the intersection rather than convert it to a four-way stop. – Photo by Chris Peters

The Stillwater City Council voted 4-1 Monday to keep the downtown roundabout at 10th Avenue and Main Street, rejecting a four-way stop conversion and directing staff to advance the rehabilitation plan and return with a formal budget request.

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