CRYSTAL LAKE – Despite concerns, roundabouts soon could be commonplace for drivers in McHenry County.

At least seven modern roundabouts are under consideration or planned for intersections here, according to local and state officials.

The McHenry County Division of Transportation plans to build a roundabout at the intersection of Johnsburg Road, Chapel Hill Road and St. Johns Avenue in Johnsburg. It also is considering roundabouts at the intersection of Dowell and River roads near Island Lake and for the intersection of Charles and Raffel roads near Woodstock.