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re: MSY Flyover Ramp to become first diverging diamond Interchange in Louisiana
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:44 pm to Adam4848
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:44 pm to Adam4848
I'm not a traffic engineer, so can someone explain the benefits of this design as apposed to a straight overpass...
This post was edited on 6/19/19 at 2:48 pm
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Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:46 pm to Hangover Haven
You only have to control the north and southbound lanes via light.
The East and Westbound lands you dont stop.
The East and Westbound lands you dont stop.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:46 pm to Hangover Haven
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I'm not a traffic engineer, so can someone explain the benefits of this design as apposed a straight overpass...
Yea, I'm sure there is some benefit that makes traffic flow better, but it's not immediately apparent just by looking at the picture. Someone want to explain why this is better?
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:53 pm to Hangover Haven
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I'm not a traffic engineer, so can someone explain the benefits of this design as apposed to a straight overpass...
looks like you don't need arrows because there are no left turns across traffic. one direction is green and other is red or vice versa.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 3:47 pm to Hangover Haven
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I'm not a traffic engineer, so can someone explain the benefits of this design as apposed to a straight overpass...
Its cheaper, and more efficient than Cloverleafs.
This post was edited on 6/19/19 at 3:48 pm
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