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Stroudsburg Today
By the People, for the People
Stroudsburg Plans Roundabout to Revitalize Main Street
The borough received federal funding to design a new traffic circle aimed at improving safety and boosting local businesses.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:26pm
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A conceptual still life captures the abstract ideas behind Stroudsburg's plans to revitalize its Main Street through a new traffic roundabout.Stroudsburg TodayThe borough of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania has been awarded a $440,000 federal grant to begin planning a roundabout project that would transform a busy and dangerous five-point intersection on Main Street. Borough leaders say the goal is to improve pedestrian safety and help drive economic development along the main commercial corridor, though some business owners are concerned about the potential disruption during construction.
Why it matters
Stroudsburg's Main Street has long struggled with heavy traffic, accidents, and a lack of walkability, which has hindered the growth of local businesses. This roundabout project represents an opportunity to address these longstanding issues and revitalize the heart of the community.
The details
The proposed roundabout would connect North 5th Street, Broad Street, and Main Street, aiming to improve traffic flow and make the area more pedestrian-friendly. The grant will fund design, engineering, and environmental studies for the entire Main Street corridor. Plans also include expanding sidewalks by 6 feet on each side. While some business owners are concerned about the potential disruption during construction, borough leaders believe the long-term benefits of increased foot traffic and a more appealing downtown will outweigh the short-term challenges.
- Stroudsburg recently received a $440,000 grant from the US Department of Transportation to begin planning the roundabout project.
- Borough officials say the design and engineering phase will take place over the next year, after which they will apply for additional funding to actually construct the roundabout.
The players
Stroud Borough
The local government of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania that is leading the roundabout project.
Larry Kopp
The Stroud Borough Manager who is overseeing the Transform Main Street Initiative and the roundabout planning.
RenDi Young
The owner of The Altar Tattoo and Piercing, a local business owner who is concerned about the potential disruption to foot traffic during the construction process.
What they’re saying
“What we're trying to do is we're going to, number one, look at safety issues at our five-points intersection because there's a lot of accidents and it's really difficult for pedestrians to cross, and, also just to make the entire Main Street much more appealing for businesses and help the economic development and growth.”
— Larry Kopp, Stroud Borough Manager
“My main concern is the immediate loss of business during the construction at a time when people are strapped financially due to the lack of disposable income, with current gas prices going up, everything becoming more expensive, takes a lot more to bring people out to a physical brick and mortar like we have down here on Main Street.”
— RenDi Young, Owner, The Altar Tattoo and Piercing
“It's going to help the business community because we'll be able to get more people downtown, much more pedestrian-friendly. And for residents, it'll help them because it'll make it a much more walkable community.”
— Larry Kopp, Stroud Borough Manager
What’s next
Once the design and engineering phase is complete, the borough will apply for additional funding to actually build the roundabout. Borough leaders also say community input will play a key role, with public meetings planned to gather feedback before moving forward.
The takeaway
This roundabout project represents an opportunity for Stroudsburg to address longstanding issues with traffic, safety, and walkability on its Main Street, which have hindered the growth of local businesses. While the construction process may cause some short-term disruptions, the long-term benefits of a more pedestrian-friendly and economically vibrant downtown could be transformative for the community.
