July 23, 2009: Eastbound IA 3 at the south end of IA 143.
The intersection of IA 3 and 143 just south of Marcus is on the Iowa DOT’s horizon for installation of a roundabout.
The Cherokee Chronicle Times reports that “an abnormally high level of fatal accidents” has prompted the state to look toward a $4 million project. It’s not on the most recent five-year plan, but could get added to a future one.
There has been an increase in development in the area. Big flashing red lights have been added to the north-south stop signs, but IA 3 traffic remains free-flowing.
Unlike most roundabouts, this one is wanted by the city, the Chronicle-Times reports.