Rossford plans $2.5M roundabout, begins summer of 2026

ROSSFORD, Ohio — Rossford City Council on Monday approved a $2.5 million project to construct a roundabout at the intersection of state Route 65 and Glenwood Road, with construction scheduled to begin in 2026.

The project is expected to significantly alter traffic patterns in the heart of the city and could shut down the intersection for up to 120 days during construction.

City leaders say the roundabout will improve traffic flow and safety at one of Rossford’s busiest intersections.

“We wanted to make sure we did our research and, really, everything pointed us in this direction,” council member Brenna Reynolds said.

Although Reynolds initially had concerns due to the intersection’s location in a school zone, she said those worries were eased by the evidence presented and she voted in favor of the project.

“That fear was really quelled when we learned that there were studies done in school zones and that roundabouts have been very successful in school zones,” Reynolds explained.

The project has drawn mixed reactions from residents WTOL 11 spoke with in downtown Rossford, as some questioned the need for the roundabout and expressed concern over construction-related disruptions.

Todd Audet, a consultant for the city, acknowledged that skepticism is common at first.

“People don’t accept them until they’re there and then they accept them,” Audet said. “Everybody said in the long run, the outcome is positive.”

Audet added that most construction is planned for summer break to limit the impact on schools.

“The traffic impact, the significant portion, will be anywhere from 90 to 120 days,” he said.

Several nearby businesses could also feel that impact. Reynolds emphasized that the city will support local businesses throughout the process.

“We’re just going to make sure that we’re constantly communicating, taking care of things efficiently and charging full speed through with the project,” she said.

The project will also result in the loss of 15 downtown parking spaces. However, city officials say they are exploring options to replace the lost parking elsewhere.