The Comox Valley Regional District and the Town of Comox have come to an agreement to include key infrastructure projects for the Town of Comox as part of the Comox Valley Sewer Conveyance Project. This will minimize construction and traffic disruptions for all impacted residents. One of the projects is the Rodello Street and Comox Avenue roundabout. The need for this roundabout was first identified as part of the 2011 Transportation Plan and was confirmed when the Town completed the 2020 Transportation Master Plan Update.
At the request of Council, a dedicated assessment of the intersection at Rodello and Comox Ave was completed in 2022. This assessment was performed to confirm the most appropriate traffic control configuration for the intersection and compared the results of how different intersection treatments addressed the issues with the intersection.
Based on these three studies, the Town is progressing with the design of the roundabout with the intention of having the Comox Valley Regional District include this upgrade as part of the upcoming sewer conveyance project.
Key intersection issues:
- Currently, cars moving north and south at this intersection are unable to smoothly turn onto Comox Ave. in any direction.
- A new roundabout will help cars move optimally in all directions and decrease wait times during rush hour.
Benefits of Roundabouts:
- Decrease overall wait times
- Reduces speed coming into the Town
- Decreased collision impacts
- Increased pedestrian safety
- Easier access onto arterial from neighbourhoods
click here to view diagram