Driving in circlesCity's first two-lane roundabouts open.

Byline: Karina Gonzalez

Nov. 14--Traff ic began flowing through Chattanooga's first set of two-lane roundabouts Monday as construction crews continued work on the circular intersections. "We are trying to make sure we get the word out that the roundabouts are here and how to drive through them," said John Van Winkle, traffic engineer for Chattanooga. The two roundabouts, located at Access Road at Lake Resort Drive off state Highway 153, were built to draw traffic away from the Chickamauga Dam and locks, where construction will take place in upcoming years. Mr. Van Winkle said the roundabouts, which direct traffic around a center island, are safer and more …