Burlington Residents Favor Roundabout for Cascade Bridge Replacement

Preliminary survey results show public support for single-lane roundabout design

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:55pm

Preliminary survey results indicate that most Burlington residents favor a single-lane roundabout as the preferred design for the south end of the Cascade Bridge replacement project, according to the city's Public Works Director and Assistant City Manager Nick MacGregor. The city council meeting also discussed potential design features like guardrail styles and incorporating elements of the existing bridge into the entrance of Dankwardt Park.

Why it matters

The Cascade Bridge is a key transportation link in Burlington, and the replacement project presents an opportunity to improve traffic flow and safety at the south end of the bridge. The public input process helps ensure the final design reflects the community's priorities.

The details

At a recent city council meeting, Nick MacGregor shared that most survey respondents preferred a single-lane roundabout over other options like stop signs to control the intersection of Main Street and Dankwardt Park Drive. The council also discussed potential design elements, including guardrail styles and ways to incorporate pieces of the existing bridge into the entrance of Dankwardt Park.

  • The city council meeting where the survey results were discussed took place on Monday.
  • Residents can still provide input through an online survey on the city's website.
  • A second public meeting on the Cascade Bridge replacement project is planned for September.

The players

Nick MacGregor

Burlington Public Works Director and Assistant City Manager

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What they’re saying

“Most respondents favored a single-lane roundabout over other options that would control the intersection of Main Street and Dankwardt Park Drive with stop signs.”

— Nick MacGregor, Public Works Director and Assistant City Manager

What’s next

Residents can still provide input through a survey on the city's website, with a second public meeting on the project planned for September.

The takeaway

The public input process for the Cascade Bridge replacement project is helping ensure the final design reflects the community's priorities, with a single-lane roundabout emerging as the preferred option based on preliminary survey results.