Stillwater to Upgrade Downtown Roundabout After Repeated Crashes

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Chris Peters

Oct 27, 2025 - 5 min read

The downtown roundabout at 10th Avenue and Main Street has been struck by drivers multiple times since its installation in 2015, including a February crash that demolished decorative walls and damaged electrical systems. The city will reconstruct the wall with integrated lighting as part of safety improvements. – Photo by Chris Peters

Stillwater to Upgrade Downtown Roundabout After Repeated Crashes — The downtown roundabout at 10th Avenue and Main Street has been struck by drivers multiple times since its installation in 2015, including a February crash that demolished decorative walls and damaged electrical systems. The city will reconstruct the wall with integrated lighting as part of safety improvements. – Photo by Chris Peters

The City of Stillwater will install new lighting and reconstruct the central wall at the downtown roundabout as part of safety improvements expected to increase visibility and driver awareness, officials said Thursday.

The Transportation Project Advisory Committee discussed plans for the roundabout enhancements during its Oct. 23 meeting, along with two emergency road repair projects scheduled to go out for bid in early November. The committee makes recommendations to the Stillwater City Council on transportation sales tax projects.

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