 MDOT engineers touted the constant @-@ flowing nature of the design as a benefit to the new intersection , and city planners promoted the enhanced safety aspects of the project . Both parties stated the planned intersection was less expensive than a conventional stop light . Residents have expressed concerns about snow plowing and truck traffic in the intersection . The designers consulted officials of Avon , Colorado , where several roundabouts are situated in a location that averages over 300 inches ( 760 cm ) of annual snowfall . Designers planned the size of the new intersection to accommodate truck traffic . MDOT has stated that many of the concerns expressed are due to misconceptions and unfounded assumptions about the design . The department held an informational meeting with the residents on April 15 , 2010 before construction began . Topics ranges from emergency vehicles , plowing , trucks , accidents and detour plans . 
