Why must Route 202 be 12 lanes?
To satisfy the “no degradation” criteria, twelve lanes of traffic are necessary at one location on Route 202. US Route 202 just south of Murphy Road requires four northbound through lanes, two northbound left-turn lanes, and four southbound through lanes. Additionally, a southbound acceleration lane for the eastbound right-turn from Route 141 is required, and a northbound shoulder/right-turn lane is preferable. This is based on traffic projections and design criteria. Route 202 transitions back to 6 lanes north and south of the intersection.
