Drivers passing through the heart of Elizabethtown should be aware of a traffic pattern change on the Public Square and use caution.
The circle around the former Hardin County Courthouse in downtown Elizabethtown now is functioning as a roundabout, according to a statement released Monday afternoon by the Transportation Cabinet’s District 4 office.
The previous configuration called a “traffic circle” allowed for yielding to U.S. 31W while inside the circle.
Transportation officials said all motorists entering the roundabout now must look left and yield, the announcement said. This is particularly important for the southbound U.S. 31W approach, where the change is more significant.
The announcement also urged motorists to be highly aware of pedestrian markings and yield accordingly. Signage and pavement markings have been changed to reflect the roundabout configuration, according to the district office.
The change is being implemented by permit by the contractor/developer of the former courthouse property, the statement said.
The property in the center of the square, which was sold to private investors in 2022, is being redeveloped as a boutique hotel, restaurant and bar. Weyland Ventures of Louisville is working with Elizabethtown Renaissance Associates on the project.
Source: NE
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