Benham was selected to design the City of Wildwood’s first roundabout, to better provide easy turning movements to large commercial vehicles, improve safety and traffic capacity and reduce construction and maintenance costs compared to a traditional signalized intersection. Preliminary, right-of-way, and construction plans for the project include the following key design elements:  

•  Geometrics
•  Earthwork
•  Pavement Plan
•  Lighting Design
•  Signage
•  Traffic Control Plan
•  Construction Sequencing
•  Surveying & Geotechnical
•  Construction Cost Estimates
•  Quality Assurance
•  MoDOT Design Standards for Roundabouts
•  St. Louis County Roadway Standards

Understanding that change is often resisted because of the unknown, Benham coordinated with the Federal Highway Administration to expedite an informational brochure and a narrated video showing the benefits and traffic patterns associated with roundabouts.  Benham delivered brochures to residents, and provided the video to the Mayor and City Council to help educate the public and resolve any objections to the new traffic design.

Awards

•  ACEC/Missouri Grand Award for Engineering Excellence
•  ACEC/USA National Finalist Recognition for Engineering Excellence