Mathews roundabout project was on time, under budget, engineer says

BOARDMAN

Mahoning County’s first roundabout, at Mathews and Sheridan roads, is now open after two months of construction.

Officials from the county, the city of Struthers, and Poland and Boardman townships, and businesses involved in the project cut the ribbon for the new traffic circle at a ceremony Wednesday morning that was attended by a few dozen residents of the area.

“The project was completed on time, and 10 percent under budget, which was outstanding,” said Patrick Ginnetti, county engineer. “It was a recipe for success. We’re proud of it, and we’re looking forward to getting people moving.”

Residents of the neighborhood expressed cautious optimism that the roundabout, which is a one-lane traffic circle in which traffic moves in a continuous, counterclockwise flow and is designed to slow down traffic, would improve traffic flow.

Read more about the project and neighbors' comments in Thursday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.