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FORCED-TURN ISLAND

FORCED-TURN ISLAND

Forced turn islands are raised islands that prohibit certain movements on approaches to an intersection.

Advantages

  • Can improve safety at an intersection by prohibiting critical turning movements
  • Reduces traffic volumes

Disadvantages

  • If designed improperly, drivers can maneuver around the island to make an illegal movement
  • May divert a traffic problem to a different street

For additional information please contact:

Tracy Whitley
Project Engineer
Sacramento County Department of Transportation
whitleyt@SacCounty.net



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