Workflow: To Create Roundabouts

Refer to this section for high-level descriptions of tasks you might perform when designing roundabouts.

Set the Driving Direction option Before you begin, set the Driving Direction option in Drawing Settings to either Left Side of the Road or Right Side of the Road, depending on your project’s needs.
Create required alignment styles and label styles Styles control the display and design characteristics of drawing objects. You may also want to create alignment labels that are specifically designed for roundabouts.
Set up the data required to create the roundabout Create the base geometry required to create the roundabout. You must have at least two alignments.
Create the roundabout Use the Create Roundabout command, follow the prompts, and configure the roundabout dialog boxes.
Edit the roundabout You can add slip lanes, approach roads, or move the roundabout.

After you have created a roundabout, the 2D layout can be continued to be designed in profile, and you can also create a corridor using existing methods.