Clow Corner Road Roundabout

Good news – this project is complete

Our crews have been working hard on the OR 99W Clow Corner Road roundabout. While traffic has been using the roundabout for a few weeks, we're excited to announce that this project is complete! We've removed the construction signs, cones and the reduced speed limit.

Thank you for your patience while we worked to make this intersection safer for all users!

Read below for some frequently asked questions about roundabouts.

No! Every day traffic cannot go through the center of the roundabout. 

It may look like there is a lane through the center of the roundabout, and there is, but it's specifically for oversized semi trucks that have worked with our office to get the required special permit to use it.

It's been a while since most of us have read the Oregon Driver Manual. Here's a quick refresher on how you drive through a roundabout:  

1. Approach: Slow down as you approach the roundabout. Look for signs to determine where your exit is located.
   Watch for people riding bicycles; they will either merge into traffic or use the sidewalk. When approaching the crosswalk, stop for pedestrians using the crosswalk in your lane.
2.  Enter: Before you enter the roundabout, you must yield to traffic inside as well as exiting the roundabout. Wait for a gap and merge into traffic. Be prepared to stop if necessary.
3. Proceed: Once inside the roundabout, move around the circle until you reach your exit.
   Allow people riding bicycles that have merged into traffic the full travel lane. Do not pass a person riding a bicycle within the roundabout.
4. Exit: Indicate your plan to exit using your right turn signal. Watch for pedestrians in the crosswalk and be prepared to stop.

We heard you – we designed the roundabout so that the types of farm equipment frequently used by nearby farms are able to use it! 

Do not enter a roundabout when emergency vehicles are approaching. Pull over to the right. Allow other vehicles to clear the intersection so the emergency vehicles can move through the roundabout.

Never stop while inside the roundabout.

Instead, move through and exit the roundabout. Once you exit, pull over to the right shoulder and allow emergency vehicles to pass.

Learn more about driving through a roundabout in the Oregon Driver Manual. 

The roundabout has specific pedestrian areas and crossings on all corners of the intersection.

It will also connect to the multiuse path on the west side of the roundabout.

Bicyclists can choose to travel through the roundabout or use the pedestrian crossings.

Check out what we're building in and around your community

See what else is being constructed on the roads around your community by visiting our webpage. Explore our interactive map to see what we're working on.

Pay attention in the work zone, slow down and move over – imagine this is where you work. Always drive safely, watch for construction signs and workers. 

Remember that fines double in all Oregon work zones, whether workers and signs are present or not.

Don't keep this a secret – help us spread the word

Share this email with your friends, family and neighbors so they can also get connected and sign up to receive email updates to learn about the work we're doing.

Know Before You Go

For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit TripCheck.com or call 5-1-1.