Latest verified development
2 November 2026 Council project hearingColumbia advertised a November 2 public hearing on a proposed $1.16m single-lane roundabout at Green Meadows Road and Bethel Street. A hearing is evidence of active planning, not proof the scheme was authorised for construction.
Project in numbers
About the project
Rebuild the Green Meadows–Bethel junction as a compact roundabout with a central island, accessible crossings on each leg, modified sidewalks, stormwater and street lighting. Plans were presented to residents in August 2026.
Verified development history
- 13 August 2026 public engineering engagement
Columbia staff held an interested-parties meeting presenting preliminary one-lane roundabout and pedestrian crossing designs.
Original evidence ↗ - 11 September 2026 preliminary plan publication
City described expected safety and traffic benefits and forecast summer 2028 construction if approvals proceed.
Original evidence ↗ - 2 November 2026 proposed improvement public hearing
City advertised a Council hearing on the $1.16m proposed roundabout. No final construction contract or site start was verified by 6 November.
Original evidence ↗
What happens next
City planning material forecasts construction in summer 2028, subject to public hearing, approval, procurement and design development.
What remains uncertain
City's September planning page and October hearing notice support Future only. No adopted 2 November construction resolution or signed contract was independently confirmed; the $1.16m figure is a preconstruction estimate.
Official maps, designs and site visuals
Original publisher links, not unlicensed photographs or invented project renderings.
Sources and documents
- City of Columbia 2 Nov 2026 roundabout hearing notice ↗
- City of Columbia September 2026 road design briefing ↗
- City public project drawings and consultation ↗
94% editorial confidence · Evidence assessment
Editorial confidence describes how well the cited records support this account. It is not a calibrated probability of project completion. Source event dates are distinct from research review dates.
Sources reviewed 6 November 2026.