Department of Transportation

Alternatives Considered
Alternative D1
(short list)

Alternative D1 is almost identical to Alternative D. The primary difference is the configuration of Ramps B and C. Ramp C exits I-295 southbound from the tangent section of I-295 southbound. Ramp B exits from the right approximately 1,000' later. Ramp B is on a new alignment south of its present location, but ties into I-76 at a similar location. Ramp C generally follows (within 150'±) the existing Ramp C alignment (Al Jo's curve) and passes under I-76 and Ramp F before merging with Route 42 southbound. The substandard radius on the existing Ramp C is replaced with a larger radius. Ramp D follows the same alignment as in
Alternative D.

A summary of design features of this alternative are:

  • Northbound and southbound I-295 are side-by-side
  • I-295 crosses over Route 42/I-76 on a viaduct on a skew
  • I-295 on viaduct over Ramp C and Browning Road
  • Ramp D on viaduct over I-76/Route 42 and under I-295
  • Two lane ramps except for Ramp F
  • Removes express/local lanes on I-76 westbound
  • I-295 posted speed limit: 55 mph (design speed: 60 mph)
  • Ramp speed limits: 40 mph (design speed: 45 mph)
Alternative D1 Map
Alternative D1 Map (pdf 495k)

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Last updated date: November 13, 2020 10:48 AM