The city of Richland announced plans to build a roundabout at the intersection of Reata Road with the future Gage Boulevard extension. While the roads don’t currently meet, the roundabout will be where Gage is expected to connect with Reata in the future. 

The roundabout will provide an additional access point to the South Orchard community currently being developed.  

The project will include building the roundabout, installing sidewalks and crossings on the northern side, widening of Reata Road, utility installation, water main relocation, and putting in new streetlights, asphalt paving, striping and signs. 

Construction was expected to begin in late February or early March and is projected to end in June. Starting around mid- to late April, construction will shift to the roadway, and a full closure and detour will be in place from Southgate Way to Badger View Drive, using Sagebrush Drive and Bermuda Road to the south of the project. 

The contractor will work with residences within the work zone to maintain access to their properties while the detour is in place. 

Go to: richlandwa.gov/GageReataRoundabout.