Multiple Lanes Ending Consecutively

[jeffandnicole]

When has "traffic isn't going too fast" ever been an excuse to construct unsafe roads?

This happens a lot with toll booths.  Look at this.  Or this.  Both former toll booth locations (the latter to funnel all traffic through the booths).  It's also the reason why most freeways in Canada that end at the border have at-grades just north of it - the Canadians don't see the need to construct a full freeway all the way because traffic stops for customs anyways.

And how about where five lanes suddenly converge into two lanes immediately past a toll booth?

Or where six lanes suddenly converge into two lanes?

These don't seem to be a problem, even without yield signs.

Ben Franklin Bridge in Camden: 13 lanes into 2, 3 or 4 lanes, depending on the number of lanes open on the bridge.

NJ Turnpike Exit 1: 14 lanes ultimately narrow down to 1 lane!
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5iwHFQRkahBzdjXR6

[interstatefan990]

In the US there are numerous approvals when it comes to engineering and funding. The governments are usually protected against lawsuits on these type instances. So it's not really as cut and dry as you're making it out to be.

That's why I said they could be held liable. Never said it was a certainty.

And how about where five lanes suddenly converge into two lanes immediately past a toll booth?

Or where six lanes suddenly converge into two lanes?

These don't seem to be a problem, even without yield signs.

Ben Franklin Bridge in Camden: 13 lanes into 2, 3 or 4 lanes, depending on the number of lanes open on the bridge.

NJ Turnpike Exit 1: 14 lanes ultimately narrow down to 1 lane!
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5iwHFQRkahBzdjXR6

No. The one I was referring to, in the first one that vdeane linked, the lane lines were still marked, so vehicles following those lines (aka the law) would unreasonably conflict with other vehicles. Yes, obviously at toll booths many lanes converge into few, but the line markings disappear, giving drivers more leeway and also more responsibility to get into formation again before continuing on the road. Also, it's a former toll booth, so of course it has proper ROW signage, but if you look at the old GSV there are still yield signs, so it's always been that way.