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Types of Roadway Intersections
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T-Intersection
A junction where three roads come together and one road ends.
Crossroad Intersection
A junction where two roads cross each other at a grade.
Y-Intersection
A junction where roads form a 'Y' shape and merge or diverge at an acute angle.
Roundabout Intersection
A circular intersection with an island in the center, where traffic moves in one direction around the island.
Signalized Intersection
A crossroad managed by traffic lights which regulate the flow of traffic.
Unsignalized Intersection
A junction where traffic flow is controlled by signs or by default 'right-of-way' rules instead of signals.
Multilevel Intersection (Stack)
A complex junction that separates traffic by levels with bridges and/or tunnels to allow traffic to pass without intersection.
Diamond Intersection
A junction typically associated with highways where local roads cross a highway with on and off ramps.
Cloverleaf Intersection
An interchange with a series of entrance and exit ramps resembling the leaves of a four-leaf clover.
Continuous flow Intersection (CFI)
An alternative design where left-turning vehicles cross opposing traffic before the main intersection.
Turbo Roundabout
A roundabout with spiral markings that guide drivers into lanes early and reduce conflicting traffic paths.
Jughandle Intersection
A junction where drivers are rerouted to make a left turn or sometimes a U-turn from a right-hand lane.
Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) Intersection
A junction that requires vehicles on the minor road to turn right and then perform a U-turn to go in the opposite direction.
Median U-Turn Intersection
A junction where through movements from side streets are prohibited, and drivers must use a median U-turn instead.
Quadrant Roadway Intersection
An intersection that adds a new road within a quadrant to avoid turning traffic conflicts at the main intersection.
Superstreet Intersection
A type of intersection where side street traffic is required to turn right and then perform a U-turn for other movements.
Displaced Left-Turn (DLT) Intersection
An innovative intersection design that allows left-turning traffic to cross opposite traffic before the main intersection.
Split Intersection
A configuration where each direction of a main road is separated by a barrier and has its own set of signal phases.
Hook Turn Intersection
A unique turn method where turning vehicles move to the far side of the intersection to make the turn.
Offset Intersection
A junction where the side roads do not align directly opposite each other, creating two separate T-intersections.
Three-Level Intersection
An interchange that spans over three vertically separated levels, allowing for free-flow movement in multiple directions.
Single-Point Urban Interchange (SPUI)
A highway interchange where a single traffic signal controls all turning movements.
Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI)
A highway interchange that temporarily shifts traffic to the opposite side of the road to facilitate left-turning movements.
Double Roundabout
An intersection that connects two roundabouts in close proximity, sometimes referred to as a 'dogbone' intersection.
Echelon Intersection
A staggered intersection that splits roadway into discrete segments with controlled entry and exit points, to allow smooth traffic flow.
Thru-Turn Intersection
Redirects turning traffic to a parallel roadway prior to rejoining the main road, improving flow and safety.
Continuous Green T-Intersection
A T-intersection that allows a right-turn from a minor road without stopping, as the major road through lane doesn't have to stop.
Partial Cloverleaf Interchange
Resembles a cloverleaf interchange but with fewer loops, often utilizing ramps instead.
Windmill Intersection
Characterized by the four ramps of a diamond interchange that connect to the intersecting road at 45-degree angles, forming a pinwheel shape.
Hamburger Intersection
Features a bridge or tunnel allowing through traffic on the main road to bypass the intersection while turns are handled at grade.
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