431922-1 S.R. 44 at Kepler Road Intersection Improvements

This project has been completed. The information on this webpage is archived for reference and research purposes.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is constructed a two-lane roundabout at the intersection of State Road (S.R.) 44 (East New York Avenue) and Kepler Road in DeLand, Volusia County, to enhance safety and improve the flow of traffic. The design includes two lanes throughout the roundabout and has a concrete apron to accommodate large trucks.

Pedestrian safety enhancements include new sidewalks and crosswalks equipped with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at the roundabout approaches. Each RRFB includes flashing yellow LED lights to increase drivers’ awareness of pedestrians crossing at the roundabout.

To learn more about Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), including how to use them:

• Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Video
• How to Use the RRFB

There are right turn bypass lanes at three of the four road connections. In addition to construction of the roundabout, the project also included resurfacing of S.R. 44 from approximately 800 feet west of Kepler Road to Talisman Lane and resurfacing of Kepler Road from 650 feet south of S.R. 44 to 1,250 feet north of S.R. 44. A center bi-directional turn lane was added along S.R. 44 from east of Kepler Road to Lake Winnemissett Drive.

To learn more about roundabouts, including how to use them:

• fdot.tips/roundabout
• safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/innovative/roundabouts/

Project documents are available upon request for historical reference.