Tucker Installs First Roundabouts to Improve Traffic and Safety

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The city of Tucker, Georgia is moving forward with plans to install its first two roundabouts on Idlewood Road, a project expected to significantly affect traffic patterns near nearby schools for more than a year. City leaders are working on communication plans, coordinating with DeKalb schools, tightening the loitering ordinance, and announcing new safety and trail projects to mitigate the impact.

Why it matters

The new roundabouts are part of Tucker's efforts to ease traffic congestion and improve safety, especially around schools. As one of the first major infrastructure projects of its kind in the city, the roundabouts could serve as a model for future traffic-calming measures in Tucker.

The details

The two new roundabouts will be installed on Idlewood Road, a key thoroughfare near several local schools. City leaders are working to coordinate with DeKalb County schools to communicate the changes and minimize disruptions to daily commutes. In addition to the roundabouts, Tucker is also announcing plans for a median at Mountain Industrial and Highway 78, as well as funding for a new multi-use path along Hugh Howell Road.

• The roundabout project on Idlewood Road is expected to last for over a year.
• Tucker officials are currently working on communication plans and coordination with local schools ahead of the project's start.

What’s next

Tucker officials are currently working on communication plans and coordinating with DeKalb County schools to ensure a smooth transition as the new roundabouts are constructed on Idlewood Road.