So, this is what they are going with for a design:
(I appologize for the crudity of the map. I did not have time do paint it or draw it to scale.)
Reasons why they are going with a Clover Leaf:
- It isn't a true Clover Leaf as the MacLeod Trail (MT) portion has it's own side roads for access, so MacLeod stays a free-flow.
- This is somewhat temporary; when/if the SW Ring Road is done there will be further upgrades. This keeps the cost down.
- Traffic patterns. The Province believes that when there is a major flow in 1 direction (ie- EB 22X onto NB MT will be at a different time than SB MT onto EB 22X.)
A few other notes:
- The 2 new bridges are to be constructed to the north of the current bridges. (light green on map.)
- The traffic lights at 6th street stay; will be upgraded as part of SW RR.
- Construction is to (hopefully) start Summer/ Fall 2012 and be done by Fall 2014.