I-84 Concept 9

Route 7 Median - Mainline

Introduction

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Concept 9 Overview: Route 7 Median - Mainline

  • Route 7 will be shifted into the median section of I-84 and will be an express facility with no local connections between Interchanges 3 and 7. 
  • New median barrier separating Route 7 by direction and separating I-84 with Route 7.
  • I-84 will be on the right-side providing access to local streets.
  • I-84 will be three lanes in each direction between Interchanges 3 and 7.
  • Route 7 will be two lanes in each direction in the median section.
  • Lane continuity will be maintained on I-84 and Route 7.
  • Existing left-hand ramps will be removed to/from Route 7 at Interchanges 3 and 7 and replaced with right- hand ramps.
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Interchange 3 Area

  • Horizontal curve at Interchange 3 meets design standards.
  • Left-hand exit ramp to Route 7 southbound from I-84 westbound changed to a right-hand ramp at Interchange 3.
  • Left-hand entrance ramp to I-84 westbound from Route 7 northbound changed to a right-hand ramp at Interchange 3.
  • Weaving of traffic is addressed between Interchanges 3 and 4.
  • I-84 eastbound off-ramp to Segar Street.

Interchange 4 Area

  • Lane continuity is maintained on I-84 and Route 7.
  • Route 7 express has no local access.
  • Lake Avenue on-ramp configuration is changed to I-84 eastbound.
  • Lake Avenue on and off ramps are also changed in configuration to/from I-84 westbound.

Interchange 5 Area

  • Lane continuity is maintained on I-84 and Route 7.
  • Route 7 express has no local access.
  • No changes at Interchange 5.

Interchange 6 Area

  • Lane continuity is maintained on I-84 and Route 7.
  • Route 7 express has no local access.
  • No changes at Interchange 6.

Interchange 7 Area

  • Horizontal curve at Interchange 7 meets design standards.
  • Left-hand exit ramp to Route 7 northbound from I-84 eastbound changed to a right-hand exit ramp at Interchange 7.
  • Left-hand entrance ramp to I-84 eastbound from Route 7 southbound changed to a right-hand exit ramp at Interchange 7.
  • Weaving of traffic is addressed between Interchanges 7 and 8.

Interchange 8 Area

  • Lane continuity is maintained on I-84.
  • No changes at Interchange 8.

Concept 9 Slider Map

The map below allows you to compare improvements proposed under Concept 9 to existing conditions for the area near Interchange 3. Put your cursor on the slider symbol and press and hold your mouse button. Slide your mouse to the left and right.

More concepts will be presented as they are developed. Please check www.I84Danbury.com for future updates.

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