- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: MSY Flyover Ramp to become first diverging diamond Interchange in Louisiana
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:36 pm to MorbidTheClown
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:36 pm to MorbidTheClown
Most of these frickers around here can't maneuver a traffic circle. This will be funny as hell.
1
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:36 pm to TigersSEC2010
They built one in Asheville. Took about 18 months start to finish
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:36 pm to TH03
quote:
But this is actually extremely difficult to frick up
i don't disagree. but, i have confidence in our locals.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:36 pm to Saskwatch
So if you are on and staying on the nonhighway road you have to go through 2 lights just to get across the intersection?
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:37 pm to TH03
quote:
You just go straight and there's a traffic light to regulate. Unless you're a moron and take a left or right where you can't do so, you'll be fine.
You've been to Louisiana, right?
ETA:
quote:
So if you are on and staying on the nonhighway road you have to go through 2 lights just to get across the intersection?
This would be the same thing with a non diverging diamond interchange. One light for each left turn motion. They're not adding any more signals than usual.
This post was edited on 6/19/19 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:37 pm to TH03
quote:
You just go straight
LA drivers can barely handle 10 miles of straight road, with no on or off traffic, on the Bonnet Carrie
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:37 pm to lsujunky
quote:
Most of these frickers around here can't maneuver a traffic circle. This will be funny as hell.
This is exponentially easier than a traffic circle.
You literally just follow the road in front of you.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:37 pm to TH03
quote:
You literally just follow the road in front of you.
like the basin bridge?
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:38 pm to Adam4848
I'm guessing the diverging diamond is for Loyola traffic onto the interstate? (Edit: Now that I see pics of this, I get it)
If there is a direct connector off ramp from 10 West to the airport, and from the airport to 10 East, then I'm confused as to why we really need a diverging diamond on Loyola, as most of the traffic will be on the direct connector ramps.
How is it even possible that this will take 3.5 years? 20 miles of the Katy Freeway, including two MASSIVE interchanges at the beltway and 610, were totally rebuilt, feeder roads and all, in 6 years.
Are they only working 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, and taking summers off?
If there is a direct connector off ramp from 10 West to the airport, and from the airport to 10 East, then I'm confused as to why we really need a diverging diamond on Loyola, as most of the traffic will be on the direct connector ramps.
quote:
construction is anticipated to begin in early 2020, with an estimated completion of mid to late 2023.
How is it even possible that this will take 3.5 years? 20 miles of the Katy Freeway, including two MASSIVE interchanges at the beltway and 610, were totally rebuilt, feeder roads and all, in 6 years.
Are they only working 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, and taking summers off?
This post was edited on 6/19/19 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:38 pm to Ingeniero
I have.
It seems I'm giving you baws left over there too much credit.
It seems I'm giving you baws left over there too much credit.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:41 pm to Fun Bunch
Yes. They have had to replace chunks of concrete that collapsed.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:43 pm to TH03
quote:
idiot proof
quote:
Unless you're a moron
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:44 pm to dupergreenie
quote:
Yes. They have had to replace chunks of concrete that collapsed.
That was happening in 2017 after the first pours...is it still happening to your knowledge?
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
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:45 pm to TigersSEC2010
$$$
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
quote:
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 2:47 pm to 50_Tiger
Looking at it, I guess it takes less land as with a clover design... 
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:48 pm to Hangover Haven
A clover would be more expensive.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 2:48 pm to Adam4848
I'm 100% this airport will not be ready before next summer
Page 3 of 7
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News