That is what’s called a diverging diamond interchange (DDI). According to a bulletin posted by the county, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) stated that this type of …
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That is what’s called a diverging diamond interchange (DDI).
According to a bulletin posted by the county, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) stated that this type of interchange is designed to allow two directions of traffic on State Road 16 (below the First Coast Expressway) to drive on the opposite side of the road briefly.
The Federal Highway Administration said it closely resembles a conventional diamond interchange, the most common form in the United States.
By using this type of roadway, the FDOT stated that long left turns crossing traffic lanes are eliminated, creating significant safety improvements and reducing conflict points to 14 from the 26 typically present in traditional interchange designs.
Additionally, the time it takes for traffic signals to change has significantly decreased, preventing accidents and traffic congestion.
This DDI joins the one at Henley Road for the first of its kind in Clay.
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