Three Way, AZ – Drivers traveling through southeastern Arizona will notice a major change at the junction of U.S. 191 and state routes 75 and 78, where the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has completed a new modern roundabout designed to improve safety and traffic flow.
According to ADOT, the intersection—known locally as “Three Way,” between Safford and the Greenlee County community of Clifton—previously relied on a traffic signal. Officials said the new roundabout configuration is expected to reduce traffic backups and enhance safety for all drivers in the area.
ADOT noted that modern roundabouts have been shown to significantly reduce crashes that cause serious injuries or fatalities by slowing vehicles, improving visibility, and minimizing the number of potential conflict points.
The agency added that this project supports Arizona’s ongoing Strategic Highway Safety Plan, which focuses on reducing severe crashes through safer road design and collaboration with state and local partners.
For more details on the U.S. 191 roundabout project, ADOT encourages residents to visit azdot.gov/US191-Roundabout. Information on the benefits of modern roundabouts is also available at azdot.gov/roundabouts.
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