The free flow ramp is being removed and the intersection is being re-aligned.
MDOT TRAFFIC INCIDENT DRIVERS
“The distance of how far drivers could see was limited due to the angle of buildings,” says Finnila “and so their perspective on what they were merging into was limited.” Vehicles that merge onto eastbound M-60 create a speed differential that increases the probability of a traffic incident. 131, there’s a free flow ramp that leads to site distance issues. Finnila, who oversees quality control, assurance, and finances, for the project believes this will improve safety.Ĭurrently, at the eastbound M-60 intersection with U.S. 131/M-60 interchange is being realigned to a more traditional t-section,” says Greg Finnila, Construction Engineer for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Prior to the project, there was lots of cross traffic as well as weaving ramps. Elements of the project include reconfiguring an interchange at the south end of U.S. The $20 million project is taking place over a 2.3-mile stretch of highway. The significant changes require federal highway review, environmental clearances and several public comment meetings. The lengthy time before the project was begun is because the project significantly changes the character of the U.S. The reconstruction project has been in the planning stage since 2013. The area has also seen multiple pedestrian deaths over the past decade. There have been quite a few crashes along key areas of U.S. 131 in Three Rivers County, Michigan, is occurring to improve safety. Infrastructure is not enabling peak movement for users unless it’s as safe as it can be. Good infrastructure does not simply mean sufficient infrastructure.
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