City of Shawnee

Roundabouts

A roundabout is a one-way circular intersection that serves vehicles from every approach simultaneously, unlike a traffic signal. The center island of a roundabout deflects the entering traffic and limits driving speeds to lower than 25 mph. Roundabouts are one of the safest and most effective types of intersections and can reduce injury accidents, overall traffic delays, and fuel consumption. For additional information, contact Kevin Manning, Transportation Manager at (913) 742-6280.

Where are Shawnee’s roundabouts?

Shawnee has seven roundabouts: four one-lane roundabouts and three two-lane roundabouts.

One-Lane Roundabouts
Two-Lane Roundabouts
67th and Gleason
Clear Creek Parkway and Woodsonia
Clear Creek Parkway and Silverheel
Clear Creek Parkway and Monticello
Johnson Drive and Hedge Lane Terrace
Johnson Drive and K-7 Highway
Johnson Drive and Roberts
How do you drive a roundabout?

One-lane roundabouts are really quite simple. They are designed to accommodate large trucks; but are not often associated with being ‘truck driver’ friendly. Always leave plenty of space by yielding to large trucks in any roundabout.

Two-lane roundabouts better accommodate trucks and provide additional roadway capacity; but can be confusing to drivers unfamiliar with their operation. Shawnee has installed advance lane use signage for all two-lane roundabout approaches to identify what lane you should be in prior to entering the roundabout, and encourages everyone to drive defensively. If you plan on making a left turn, you will generally need to enter the roundabout on the inside lane, although some approaches may allow for dual left turn movements.

    Driving One-Lane Roundabouts

    • Slow down to the posted speed as you approach.
    • Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks.
    • Yield to vehicles and bicycles circulating the roundabout. Once a gap in traffic appears, merge into the roundabout.
    • Signal to exit.
    • Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks while exiting.

    Driving Two-Lane Roundabouts

    • Slow down to the posted speed as you approach.
    • Choose a lane before entering based on the advanced lane use signage and pavement markings. The right lane is always the best lane to be in to continue straight.
    • Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks.
    • Yield to vehicles and bicycles circulating the roundabout in all lanes. Once a gap in traffic appears, merge into the roundabout.
    • Do not change lanes while in the roundabout and signal to exit.
    • Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks while exiting.
    How do you walk a roundabout?
    1. Pedestrians should stay on the sidewalks and cross only at the designated crosswalks. Pedestrians should never cross to the circular center island.
    2. Pedestrians should look for traffic from the left before entering the crosswalk.
    3. When there is a sufficient gap in traffic and it is safe to cross, walk through the crosswalk to the splitter island.
    4. Before continuing, look for traffic from the right. When there is a sufficient gap in traffic and it is safe, continue through the crosswalk to the other side of the road.