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Wilson Downing Drive closed to through traffic until end of July for Lexington roundabout project
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Kentucky/The Apex Times/Jul 6, 5:04 PM EDT

Wilson Downing Drive closed to through traffic until end of July for Lexington roundabout project

Drivers will be routed around a section of Wilson Downing Drive from Tates Creek Road to Camelot Drive starting Monday, July 6, as crews convert a four-way stop into the city’s first residential mini roundabout. The road is scheduled to reopen to through traffic on July 31.

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Wilson Downing Drive in Lexington will be closed to through traffic from Tates Creek Road to Camelot Drive beginning Monday, July 6, with the city and project crews placing the segment out of service for construction of a roundabout, according to a report from LEX 18. The closure is expected to last until the end of July, with Wilson Downing Drive scheduled to reopen to through traffic on July 31.

LEX 18 said drivers will need to use detour routes that include Tates Creek Road, Camelot Drive, and Laredo Drive while work is underway. During the closure, traffic through the closed segment will be restricted, and drivers traveling in the area are advised to follow the posted detour signage and use alternate routes to reach nearby destinations.

The project will convert the existing four-way stop at the intersection of Belleau Wood Drive and Walden Drive into a new roundabout, LEX 18 reported. The work is part of a broader effort to reconfigure the intersection layout, with construction centered on traffic-flow changes intended to improve how vehicles move through the neighborhood area.

LEX 18 also described the roundabout design as a residential mini roundabout, noting that it is expected to be the first of its kind in Lexington’s residential areas. The plan includes features intended to support pedestrian crossing, including crosswalks, and it will incorporate small raised refuge islands within the roundabout footprint.

Because the closure affects through traffic along Wilson Downing Drive, the near-term impact will be felt by commuters and residents who regularly use the segment to access nearby roads. The detour plan shifts drivers to alternate streets, which can change travel times and increase traffic volume on those alternate corridors during the construction window.

The timing of the project, set to begin on July 6 and conclude with an expected July 31 reopening, means drivers should plan for about three-and-a-half weeks of altered routing. After the reopening date, the city will restore through access to Wilson Downing Drive in the closed corridor, though drivers may still notice remaining construction activity or staging after the cut-through is returned.

Residents and drivers traveling in the Belleau Wood and Walden Drive area are expected to see changes to intersection operations as part of the conversion from a four-way stop to a roundabout layout. Crosswalk and refuge island features described in the report indicate that the intersection will be rebuilt with pedestrian considerations in mind, but the roadway will operate under new traffic control rules once the roundabout is placed into service.

Public works and transportation agencies typically use short-term closures like this to complete asphalt, curb, and report or signage modifications needed for the new layout. With the project described as a residential mini roundabout and the road closure scheduled to end on July 31, the practical next step for drivers is to follow detours during the work period and reassess local route choices after through access is restored.

Why It Matters

  • The July 6 through July 31 closure will change local driving patterns and require residents and commuters to use alternate routes.
  • Shifting traffic to detour streets can increase congestion and alter access for nearby homes and businesses during the construction window.
  • Replacing a four-way stop with a mini roundabout will change intersection traffic control and potentially affect driver and pedestrian movement after construction is complete.
  • The project’s design features, including crosswalks and raised refuge islands, indicate the intersection is being rebuilt with pedestrian safety elements in mind.
  • Because the reopening date is set for July 31, drivers can plan around a defined disruption period rather than an open-ended closure.

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Key Facts

  • Wilson Downing Drive in Lexington will close to through traffic from Tates Creek Road to Camelot Drive starting Monday, July 6.
  • The closure is expected to continue until July 31, when Wilson Downing Drive is scheduled to reopen to through traffic.
  • Detour routes identified in the report include Tates Creek Road, Camelot Drive, and Laredo Drive.
  • The project will convert the four-way stop at Belleau Wood Drive and Walden Drive into a roundabout.
  • The planned intersection is described as Lexington’s first residential mini roundabout.
  • The project includes crosswalks and small raised refuge islands, according to the report.
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