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#1

Off-Topic / Re: Random Thoughts

Last post by formulanone - Today at 07:24:01 PM

It turns out that when you use a non-hammer as a hammer, it becomes a hammer.

["I'll pay $5 just to drive through Delaware!"]

#2

Mid-Atlantic / Re: Delaware

Last post by Great Lakes Roads - Today at 06:23:54 PM

(For I-95, US 301, and DE 1)  Statewide - DelDOT Toll and Fee Increases Coming Soon to Support Infrastructure Investments

"I'll pay $5 just to drive through Delaware!"

-said by no one

#3

Canada / Re: Quebec's Highways

Last post by Stephane Dumas - Today at 06:10:55 PM

GSV had uploaded some new streetview from last April and May like this shot of A-440 west near the interchange with A-15. https://maps.app.goo.gl/o49Un3qMNJZrZzTY9

#4

Southeast / Re: Complete NC 540 Project

Last post by Strider - Today at 06:00:53 PM

However, I did check NC Turnpike Authority website to try to find information and here are what I have found so far:

"Agreement on Triangle Expressway (NC-540/NC-885) has an ESTIMATED payoff set year is 2058."

However, that doesn't mean the bonds will be paid off by then as they still have to maintain the roads and/or maybe build more new interchanges around the area as well as how many vehicles are using the road. Now with the extension of Toll NC-540 from I-40/I-42 interchange back to I-87 (US-64)/I-540 interchange is currently about to start or already started construction, I can imagine the payoff set date would be extended to 2060's or beyond.

It could very well be permanent like others said.

#5

Southeast / Re: Complete NC 540 Project

Last post by NE2 - Today at 05:48:26 PM

My frenemy who works at the IRS told me they're going to move the office to Knightdale and Sean Duffy will renumber the beltway to 1040.

#6

Traffic Control / Re: Normally covered/dark/blan...

Last post by fwydriver405 - Today at 05:43:51 PM

Folded stop signs count too.

Do these folded Emergency Route signs on I-95 / I-295 (MaineDOT portions) count as well? These only are deployed in case of a freeway closure. Example of what they look like when unfolded.

In a similar vein with electronic signs on signal poles, Jefferson, TX used to have some electronic signs that would illuminate "LEFT TURN YIELD" while a FYA was being used...
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4PANniJUcHWL678d6

Downtown San Jose, CA does too along Santa Clara Ave, but with a shared PPLT. It only lights during the permissive phase. The intersections on that street that a(n) FYA conversion had those electronic signs removed with static "LEFT TURN YIELD ON FLASHING YELLOW ARROW" signs.

Near me, there is a section of road that often floods over and is closed when heavy rain occurs.  There is a folded sign "Halsted Rd Flooded/Closed at 14 Mile" that is opened up when needed.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/7NkrAJvoC7Tm4XkEA

Similar concept on SR 99 in Kennebunk, Maine, but warning of snow drifting on this straight portion of the road (Deployed). It's supposted to be folded during the summer months, but its always been deployed for the past few years even during the summer.

#7

Southeast / Re: Complete NC 540 Project

Last post by Strider - Today at 05:39:47 PM

I would think they will rename it to I-640 or something.  540 doesn't make sense for a complete beltway, that usually commands an even digit.

I believe they will change the designation as early as 2028 to begin with an even number for the complete, independent loop NCX40 / I-X40. In 25 years when the bonds are paid off I predict it will become a single interstate I-X40.

But people on here who discuss naming and continuity in naming for highways in NC will do an about face with 540 and defiantly object to the prospect of it being renamed for some reason.

They are NOT going to rename I-540/NC-540 and it has already been announced a long time ago. No reason to bring it back up.

#8

Weather / Re: The Wildfires thread

Last post by bing101 - Today at 05:36:00 PM

https://www.ksby.com/san-luis-obispo/city-of-san-luis-obispo-adopts-new-fire-hazard-severity-zones-property-owners-under-new-requirements

Here is another response related to wildfires in San Luis Obispo county. 

#9

Weather / Re: Severe Weather

Last post by bing101 - Today at 05:32:39 PM

https://www.kron4.com/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-hundreds-gather-at-high-school-stadium-to-honor-the-many-lost-to-texas-deadly-floods/

The death toll in the Texas Floods is updated to 170.

#10

Traffic Control / Re: Normally covered/dark/blan...

Last post by wanderer2575 - Today at 05:09:58 PM

I presume the new gantry signs for the "regular" lanes on I-96 in Novi go on at some time, but I've never seen them.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/XB8wTcTRLNbkzPJE8

Only the sign over the flex lane operates all the time.  The other lanes, only if there is an incident ahead that requires messaging (e.g. reduced speed limit, lane(s) closed due to a crash).  MDOT put out a communication that it's being operated this way to avoid information overload and to emphasize messages when there is an incident.  I believe operation of the US-23 flex gantries was changed to this as well.