Mahoning officials weighing second roundabout at 5 Points

POLAND

Now that Mahoning County’s first roundabout is open at Mathews and Sheridan roads, county officials are considering installing a second roundabout at the intersection of Western Reserve, North Lima and Springfield roads.

The area is otherwise known as Five Points, near the township line between Poland and Springfield.

“That’s an intersection that needs dire attention,” said Patrick Ginnetti, county engineer.

Ginnetti said the county engineer’s office has applied for federal funds for the project, but it is still in the very early phases of the planning process.

“It all depends on the funding,” he said.

Some 29 accidents were reported at the Five Points intersection between 2007 and 2009, according to the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments website, which has a database of accidents from the Ohio Department of Public Safety.

Springfield Police Chief Matthew Mohn said he has noticed that traffic flow is an issue there.

“I know it’s congested with traffic, I will tell you that. It’s just a nightmare,” he said.

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