Construction on the roundabout at Richfield Parkway (17th Avenue) and 66th Street concluded in August 2007.  The two-lane roundabout is the first of its kind in Richfield.

The City Council decided an improved intersection here would safely accommodate increased traffic volumes as a result of the Cedar Point Commons shops which opened in October 2007.  Cedar Point is part of a larger redevelopment effort on the City's eastern border.

This development is important to the east side of Richfield because it provides amenities to residents living in east Richfield and south Minneapolis while acting as a buffer from the increased airport noise and vibration caused by the new runway.

Before  Click to view larger image

Here's a before and after of the 66th and Richfield Parkway intersection.  Construction on the intersection began in March 2007 and ended in August 2007.  The roundabout has helped safely navigate increased traffic around the new Cedar Point Commons area.

After  Click to view larger image

Completed  Click to view larger image