Ellensburg Selects HLA for Roundabout Design

The city will hire the engineering firm to work on a new traffic circle project.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:43pm

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The city of Ellensburg, Washington has selected HLA Engineering and Land Surveying to handle the engineering and design work for a new roundabout project at the intersection of Umptanum Road and Anderson Road.

Why it matters

Roundabouts are becoming more common in cities across the U.S. as a way to improve traffic flow and safety, especially at busy intersections. This project is part of Ellensburg's efforts to modernize its transportation infrastructure.

The details

HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, a local engineering firm, will be responsible for the full engineering and design work on the new roundabout at the Umptanum Road and Anderson Road intersection in Ellensburg.

  • The city of Ellensburg selected HLA for the project on April 13, 2026.

The players

HLA Engineering and Land Surveying

A local engineering firm that will handle the design and engineering work for Ellensburg's new roundabout project.

City of Ellensburg

The municipal government of Ellensburg, Washington that is overseeing the roundabout construction project.

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What’s next

HLA will now begin the engineering and design process for the new roundabout, with construction expected to start later this year.

The takeaway

This roundabout project is part of Ellensburg's broader efforts to improve traffic flow and safety through infrastructure upgrades, modernizing the city's transportation network.