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Diverging diamond interchange planned to ease congestion near Atlanta airport
Atlanta's newest diverging diamond interchange is expected to ease congestion near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Get the details on Equipment World.
August 27, 2018
Roadbuilding
PennDOT completes state’s first diverging diamond interchange
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has completed the state’s first diverging diamond interchange located at the junction of Interstate 70 and Route 19. “Our transportation mission is to keep people and goods moving safety and efficiently, and this project brings some of the latest industry improvements home for Pennsylvanians,” says Gov. Tom Wolf said. “This […]
August 22, 2017
Roadbuilding
Georgia DOT to open first diverging diamond interchange outside of metro Atlanta area
The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to open the state’s first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) outside of metropolitan Atlanta on Jan. 15 at the intersection of I-95 and SR 21 at Exit 109. DDIs, one of a few new alternative interchange designs being implemented in the U.S., eliminate left turns that have to clear opposing […]
January 13, 2017
Roadbuilding
Michigan DOT touts success of diverging diamond interchange
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) says drivers have quickly adjusted to the new diverging diamond interchange (DDI) opened in Grand Rapids Township in mid-November. DDIs eliminate left turns that have to clear opposing traffic, a design that is useful in high-traffic areas. They can cut down on congestion, improve safety, and move traffic along faster than […]
January 5, 2017
Roadbuilding
Delaware DOT opens state’s first diverging diamond interchange
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has opened the state’s first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) at SR 1 and Route 72 after construction began in May. DDIs eliminate left turns that have to clear opposing traffic, a design that is useful in high-traffic areas. They can cut down on congestion, improve safety, and move traffic […]
December 9, 2016
Roadbuilding
Delaware DOT begins construction on state’s first diverging diamond interchange
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has begun construction on the state’s first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) located at the junction of SR 1 and Route 72. Diamond Materials of Wilmington and JMT Construction of Newark are working on the $7 million design-build project. DDIs eliminate left turns that have to clear opposing traffic, a […]
May 16, 2016
Roadbuilding
Pedestrian-friendly diverging diamond interchange, Indiana’s first, honored with engineering award
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Indiana (ACEC Indiana) awarded Indiana’s first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) with its Grand Project Award during the association’s recent 2016 Engineering Excellence Awards. Engineering excellence awards go to “outstanding engineering achievements that demonstrate a high degree of merit and ingenuity,” and are judged on several factors including technical […]
March 8, 2016
Roadbuilding
Colorado’s second diverging diamond interchange opens at McCaslin Boulevard bridge at U.S. 36
The second diverging diamond interchange (DDI) in Colorado has opened at the McClasin Boulevard bridge over U.S. 35 in the Louisville/Superior area. A ribbon-cutting ceremony held Jan. 7 featured officials from the two municipalities, the U.S. 35 Express Lane Project team, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and CDOT’s High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE). “Opening […]
January 11, 2016
Roadbuilding
Florida launches construction on state’s first diverging diamond interchange on I-75 near St. Petersburg
Gov. Rick Scott has kicked off work on Florida’s first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) project for an Interstate 75 interchange near St. Petersburg. DDIs eliminate left turns that have to clear opposing traffic, a design that is useful in high-traffic areas. They can cut down on congestion, improve safety, and move traffic along faster than […]
September 7, 2015
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