County pleased with first roundabout

Forsyth County is celebrating completion of its first roundabout at the intersection of two county roads. The roundabout, at Hopewell and Jot-em-Down roads in north Forsyth, was funded through the county's local penny sales tax.

Tim Allen, assistant director of engineering, said traffic backups at the intersection have decreased since the roundabout opened in October. The county is considering additional roundabouts in the future, Allen said.