Mayor, city officials open new roundabout at Olive and Sample

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Councilman Oliver Davis, Commissioner Dave Thomas and Councilwoman Diana Hess opened the new roundabout at Olive and Sample streets Friday morning during a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Construction on the project began in April 2016 and included the roundabout, replacement of the overpass deck, new pavement, sidewalks, streetlights and trees, according to the city.

The construction was paid for through federal funds, as well as funds from the city and county.