– It hasn’t been done yet.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — After years of crashes and complaints at a Cleveland Heights intersection, residents are growing increasingly frustrated with city officials over the delay of a planned traffic safety project.

The project, originally scheduled for completion in August, would have created a temporary roundabout at the intersection of Caledonia Avenue and Winsford and Dresden roads to slow down drivers.

How Cleveland Heights plans to combat the ‘epidemic’ of car accidents

CONNECTED: Cleveland Heights mayor launches traffic calming program to combat ‘epidemic’ of car crashes

Since 2010, there have been 30 crashes at this intersection, some of which resulted in serious injury or death.

Cleveland Heights Mayor Kalil Seren told News 5 this summer that the project will be a temporary installation allowing the city to collect data on traffic flows and community reactions.

“This will be a temporary installation so we can gather some data and understand the area’s response,” Seren said.

The project involves installing removable barriers that create a roundabout, forcing drivers to slow down and navigate the intersection more carefully. But as of this week, there have been no changes.

Kevin Davonne Davis Sr., a frequent driver on Caledonia Avenue, said he is skeptical that anything will change.

“Well, it looks the same as when they said they were going to do it,” Davis said. “It’s not done yet.”

Residents such as Angelo House are concerned, particularly about the high number of pedestrians in the area, mainly children going to school.

“This is a busy intersection. You know? This is also a school zone, you know? – said House.

Neighbor Hattie Stevens said she is frustrated by the lack of urgency from city officials despite ongoing safety concerns.

“I live right around the corner, so I drive down this road every day,” Stevens said.

“They pay more attention to other things than to some of the things we really need to take care of.”

News 5 Cleveland first contacted the city on Oct. 6, followed by emails and phone calls.

Cleveland Heights Communications Director Mike Thomas responded on Oct. 23, explaining the delay.

He cited issues with the street configuration and spacing requirements, adding that officials ultimately decided to wait to install temporary barriers.

“It didn’t make sense since we would have to remove it before the winter,” Thomas said in an email.

Instead, Thomas said, the city plans to install a permanent roundabout at the intersection next year.

But the residents were not convinced.

“Yeah, it’s time to show us now,” Stevens said. “The upcoming election… it’s time to get down to business, y’all.”