05/31/2026
Let’s talk about the Old Agency Road & Highland Colony Parkway roundabout... 🚗🌀
If you’ve driven near the Renaissance during a busy weekend or at 5:00 PM on a weekday, you know exactly which one I mean! 🙋♂️
It is one of the busiest spots in Ridgeland, and while roundabouts are incredible for traffic flow, navigating a multi-lane circle can sometimes feel a little... tense. 😬
Since I’m all about keeping our community safe and informed, let’s clear up the “Rules of the Roundabout” so we can all navigate it like pros this week:
1️⃣ Choose Your Lane Early! 🗺️ Treat it like a regular intersection before you enter. Want to turn right? Get in the right lane. Heading left? Left lane only. Going straight? You can use either!
2️⃣ Yield to the Circle! 🛑 The drivers already inside the roundabout always have the right-of-way. Wait for a safe gap before you roll in.
3️⃣ Commit to Your Lane! 🔀 Once you are inside the circle, do not switch lanes. If you accidentally miss your exit, don’t panic or stop—just coast around one more time! 🔄
4️⃣ No Semi-Trucks Allowed! 🚫 Disturbed by a massive 18-wheeler squeezing in next to you? You aren’t imagining things—semi-trucks are actually prohibited from using this specific roundabout to keep traffic safe. 🚛
⚖️ The Lawyer’s Myth-Buster: A lot of people think that because traffic moves continuously, roundabouts cause more accidents. The reality? Studies actually show they reduce injury-causing collisions by about 75%! Because everyone is traveling in the same direction at lower speeds, those dangerous T-bone and high-speed head-on crashes are virtually eliminated. 🛡️ Keep the speed low, stay alert, and it does its job beautifully.
Let’s help keep our local roads stress-free! Share this with a friend who avoids this intersection, or tag a commuter who handles it every single day. 👇
Drive safe out there, neighbors! 🚘✨