# Traffic circle to be installed at Jesselin Drive intersection **Published:** 2026-07-31T18:24:00.000Z **Source:** [LFUCG General News](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/traffic-changes-coming-jesselin-drive) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/traffic-circle-to-be-installed-at-jesselin-drive-intersection LEXINGTON, Ky. — A traffic circle is coming to the intersection of Jesselin Drive and Heather Way as part of [the city's effort to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/traffic-changes-coming-jesselin-drive), according to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. Installation of the traffic circle will begin the week of Aug. 3–7, weather permitting. No road closures are expected during construction, but drivers should proceed slowly through the area and watch for equipment, workers and pedestrians, officials said. The project is a neighborhood pilot initiative under Lexington's [Complete Streets initiative](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/mayors-office/complete-streets), which aims to create safer, more welcoming streets for pedestrians, cyclists, drivers and transit users. [The city approved quick-build traffic circles as part of its 2026 action plan](https://news.civiclex.org/streeet-safety-task-force-presents-final-report-and-action-plan/), designed as low-cost improvements that slow vehicle speeds and enhance safety without requiring major construction. The Jesselin Drive project comes as Lexington continues to prioritize street safety through multiple initiatives. [In 2023, Lexington experienced 180 collisions where cars struck pedestrians or cyclists, resulting in 22 deaths](https://lexingtonky.news/2026/05/11/lexington-council-to-review-complete-streets-design-manual/). The city has been implementing various safety measures, including improved sidewalks, intersection crossings and protected bike lanes. The traffic circle at Jesselin and Heather Way currently operates as a two-way stop intersection. City officials hope the pilot project will demonstrate how traffic circles can effectively reduce accident rates in residential neighborhoods. ## Sources - [LFUCG General News](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/traffic-changes-coming-jesselin-drive) - [City of Lexington - Complete Streets Initiative](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/mayors-office/complete-streets) - [CivicLex News - Street Safety Task Force presents final report and action plan](https://news.civiclex.org/streeet-safety-task-force-presents-final-report-and-action-plan/) - [The Lexington Times - Lexington Council to Review Complete Streets Design Manual](https://lexingtonky.news/2026/05/11/lexington-council-to-review-complete-streets-design-manual/) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from LFUCG General News, enriched with 2 web searches. The original source is available at https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/traffic-changes-coming-jesselin-drive.