The objectives of this study were to first evaluate the existing traffic conditions along the NE part of New Circle Road and investigate the use of unconventional left turn treatments, as well as other access restrictions to improve the operating conditions of New Circle Road. The alternatives examined include a do-nothing alternative, the addition of one through lane per direction, the use of median U-turns at various locations, and combinations of them. Restrictive left turn strategies proved to be a more successful tool for traffic management on New Circle Road than simply adding a lane in each direction. Using median U-turns, significant improvements recommended in this study is that they can be constructed quickly and provide immediate improvement to arterial operating conditions without requiring any new right of way acquisition.


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    Title :

    Conversion of New Cirlce road to a Limited Access Highway


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1999


    Size :

    42 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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