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I have some ideas for the intersection of Hwy 12 and 210 near St. Anne MB. An RCUT could work, but I have a bit of a different idea, which is a segregated T-intersection and Partial Protected T-intersection with a NB Hwy 12 Riro at 210.Even though it would look like a confusion corner, I would find a Protected T-intersection a bit better, so here are my thoughts.
Partial Protected T-intersection
- Going NB Hwy 12 and wishing to go WB Hwy 210, you would be rerouted to the Hwy 207 Interchange 1.7KM North, and use the parclo loops to turn around on Hwy 12, go SB Hwy 12 and turn Right onto Hwy 210.
- Going EB Hwy 210 towards Hwy 12 wishing to go EB (or SB) Hwy 210 approaching La Broquerie, use the partial T-intersection acceleration lane to go NB Hwy 12 till 207 interchange, go EB Hwy 210.
Pros:
- Would be safer as the only way crossing traffic as 210 would only cross SB 12 to go North on 12.
- Way less conflict points, one conflict point crossing traffic, around 4 merging at 210, and some weaving, on Hwy 12. Therefore around 6 conflict points on Hwy 12 at 210.
- This could be used as an alternate route instead of going through St. Anne as there is a level railway crossing on the current Hwy 210 alignment. The route would be free of having to stop for trains, which is obviously why that interchange exists in the first place.
Cons:
- Between Hwy 210 and 207, there would be some weaving while coming onto NB Hwy 12 to go to EB Hwy 210 (Hwy 207 Interchange).
- The intersection would be pretty confusing for new drivers to that area.
- Despite being safer, it could possibly frustrate local residents as they would be required to drive a longer distance to go SB Hwy 12 or WB Hwy 210.
Throughout St. Anne, Hwy 210 would be concurrent with Hwy 207 from 210 Junction on the East side of town till Hwy 12.
BTW, sorry about my bad explanations. I'm not very good at explaining things LOL.
Also, reduction of speed limits could help at that intersection. If those changes could be made to the intersection, then the intersection could be close to foolproof, as long as the rules of the road are followed.