Community Embraces Highway 22 Roundabouts: A Decade of Safer, Quicker Commutes in Mankato
Mankato, MN — A decade ago, the introduction of roundabouts at two of Mankato’s busiest intersections met with skepticism and dread. The once controversial traffic design is now seeing broad acceptance and even support amidst reflections on their success and local impact over the years. Initially met with predictions of traffic chaos, these roundabouts have instead demonstrated significant safety benefits, with a substantial reduction in severe accidents. In 2011, state transportation officials proposed installing multi-lane …