Why doesn't the NJTP like doing a 4 lane design?
I think between exit 6 and 4 that would be best.
What would be gained for that? Honestly the traffic mostly flows between those two points, especially with more traffic now diverting off at Exit 6 to follow 95 into PA. The focus needs to be on widening from 1 to 4 from 2 lanes to 3 which is why that's a major focus of the current 10 year plan for the Turnpike Authority.
Disagree.
Going from 6 lanes to 3 is a big drop, it is not congested per say but the volume and flow would be much improved with 4 lanes.
Why doesn't the NJTP like doing a 4 lane design?
I think between exit 6 and 4 that would be best.
You've asked this numerous times, been told to stop, and anyways the 4 lane design already exists between Exits 11 & 13A in the outer roadways.
That is not the same as being 4-4.
He asked this last year, i seem to recall.
And I (and others) probably replied with the same response lol.
And soon enough, he’ll tell you that 4 lanes is adequate south of Exit 4 and should not be widened to 6 lanes despite its obvious need.
There isn't an obvious need from south of Exit 4, especially exit 3.
I like how the NJTP looks more like the Merrit Parkway in the southern portion and don't see a need to ruin it, but I do see a need for it to be 4-4 to exit 4.
He asked this last year, i seem to recall.
And I (and others) probably replied with the same response lol.
And soon enough, he’ll tell you that 4 lanes is adequate south of Exit 4 and should not be widened to 6 lanes despite its obvious need.
It occurs to me that his comments may be purely personal interest... he uses 4-6, so wants more lanes, but doesn't use 1-4 and doesn't want the money which could go to 4-6 siphoned off for 1-4.
I have driven the length of the NJTP every month for nearly the past 5 years. I am well aware of where it gets backed up, and the worst to me is on the WS when it goes to 2-2 after the split at exit 16.
Exit 3 and south is fine at 2 lanes, I am always free flowing.