Crews prepare for roundabout at Highway 500 - NE 38th & 261st Avenue

by Shari Phiel, Columbian Staff Writer published March 31st, 2023

The Washington State Department of Transportation has announced plans for a new roundabout at the corner of NE 261st Avenue and NE 38th in Camas, Washington. Construction is scheduled to begin in July of 2023 and is expected to be completed within a year.

The roundabout is part of a larger plan to improve transportation in the Camas and Vancouver, Washington area. The new roundabout is expected to reduce delays from traffic signals and improve safety. It will also provide a more efficient way to enter and exit the intersection, while allowing easier access to surrounding homes and neighborhoods.

The Camas roundabout will be the first of several planned roundabouts in the area. The transportation department has also announced plans for roundabouts at the intersection of SE 192nd Avenue and SE Mill Plain Boulevard in Vancouver, Washington, and at the intersection of SE 34th Street and SE 192nd Avenue in Camas. The department has also stated plans to add more roundabouts in the Camas and Vancouver area in the future.

The Camas and Vancouver area has seen a dramatic increase in traffic in recent years, and the roundabout is expected to reduce congestion and improve safety for drivers and pedestrians.

The Washington State Department of Transportation is encouraging local residents to stay informed about the plans for the roundabout and other transportation projects in the area by visiting the department's website.

The construction of the roundabout is expected to begin in July of 2023 and is sure to be an exciting development for the Camas and Vancouver area.