Montrose Invites Public Input on New Roundabout Sculpture

The city is exploring a steel-art theme for the sculpture, which will be installed by Summer 2027.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 10:09pm

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The City of Montrose is inviting residents to help develop the design of a new roundabout sculpture that will be installed at the intersection of East Oak Grove Road and Rio Grande Avenue by Summer 2027. The city is exploring a steel-art theme for the sculpture, as steel sculptures are affordable, durable, and low-maintenance with a distinctive visual identity.

Why it matters

Public art plays an important role in shaping the city's sense of place and character, reflecting the creativity of the community and fostering a stronger sense of belonging for residents. The new roundabout is also anticipated to become a more prominent location as the city extends Rio Grande Avenue south to Wolverine Drive.

The details

The city is exploring a steel-art theme for the sculpture, as steel sculptures are affordable, durable, and low-maintenance with a distinctive visual identity. A steel-art theme has also been used in other roundabouts throughout the city. The new roundabout, with an estimated completion by the fall of this year, will provide access to a new Public Works Facility while improving traffic flow and safety in the area.

  • The new roundabout is anticipated to be completed by the fall of 2026.
  • The sculpture is planned to be installed by Summer 2027.

The players

Michelle Wingfield

Community initiatives manager for the City of Montrose.

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What they’re saying

“There's a lot of excitement around public art in Montrose right now, and we've received incredibly positive feedback from the community about the new murals and sculptures appearing around town. Public art plays an important role in shaping our sense of place. It reflects the character and creativity of our community and helps foster a stronger sense of belonging for our residents.”

— Michelle Wingfield, Community initiatives manager

What’s next

The public is asked to comment on the sculpture's theme, style, and colors through an online survey at www.surveymonkey.com.

The takeaway

Montrose's new roundabout sculpture project is an opportunity for the community to shape the city's public art and help foster a stronger sense of identity and belonging through creative placemaking.