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In April, 2021, the City Council approved final concepts for major safety improvements to Central Ave from Sherman to Main, including a roundabout on Sherman. Data shows that roundabouts reduce fatal crashes by 90%. Construction is expected to begin in late 2022. More information is here: www.alamedaca.gov/central

For more information and a list of current and planned transportation projects, see www.AlamedaCA.gov/SaferStreets

I definitely agree that this intersection is a mess. Lanes are not intuitive, go in crazy directions, and one can easily miss oncoming traffic due to the irregularities in the layout and multiple extra directions one needs to look. A traffic circle would be safer.

With apologies, the Central and Sherman roundabout is approved but not yet funded. Construction timing depends on funding opportunities.