Alternative Intersection design Archives

Apr 15

Left turns closed at US-43 and SR-64 for reduced conflict intersection project

Motorists will see traffic patterns change today at the intersection of US-43 and SR-64 in Lauderdale County.

The intersection in the Greenhill community is being converted to a reduced conflict intersection (RCI) to improve safety. Key features of an RCI include eliminating left turns and through movements from the side street. To construct the channelizing…

Nov 06

Project to improve safety on US-43 at SR-64

A map showing modifications to improve safety at the intersection by channelizing the median crossing and preventing crossing and left turns from the minor roads.

The Alabama Department of Transportation aims to improve safety at a Lauderdale County intersection using an alternative intersection design.

The $451,098 project, starting this week, will convert the intersection of US-43 and SR-64, north of Killen, to a reduced conflict intersection.

The contractor, Rogers Group, plans to begin work Thursday, weather permitting.

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