Traffic Pattern to Change at Clearwater Beach Roundabout

To improve the safety and traffic flow on and off Clearwater Beach, the city of Clearwater’s Traffic Engineering Division will implement a traffic safety pilot program to test a new traffic pattern starting Feb. 17. The following minor traffic pattern changes are being made:

The outside roundabout lane south of Mandalay Avenue will be forced to go south on Coronado Drive. Those in the inner lane will still be able to exit onto Coronado Drive or continue in the roundabout.

This is a pilot program and will be reviewed for six months to see if safety improves. Street markings and flexible posts will be installed in the area marked in red on the map.