Epworth Intersection Set to Open in Mid August

INDOT's construction on SR 66 and Epworth will be completed in mid-August. While new to Indiana, these intersections have been proven to increase traffic flow and safety. Epworth will be the first of four displaced left-turn intersections (DLT) coming to the Lloyd Expressway.

What is a Displaced Left Turn Intersection?

A Displaced Left Turn (DLT) intersection is comprised of one main intersection and two left-turn crossovers. Before reaching the main intersection, left-turning vehicles utilize the crossover lanes to move to the opposite side of the road, enabling left turns and opposing through movements to proceed simultaneously through the main intersection.

How will this Displaced Left work at Epworth?

Most intersections motions stay exactly the same

• If traveling on SR 66

You will continue STRAIGHT on SR66 or TURN RIGHT onto Epworth at the main intersection as you currently do.

• If on Epworth and approaching SR66

You will continue STRAIGHT, TURN LEFT, or TURN RIGHT at the intersection as you currently do.  Nothing Changes.

Turning Left onto Epworth is what changes

If you are TURNING LEFT onto EPWORTH from SR66, you will "crossover" at a new protected signal before the main intersection. This is the "displaced" left concept. With left turn traffic already "crossed over" – Straight and left turn lanes can now all move at the same time under a simple green light at Epworth. The main intersection and crossover signals are synced together to move more traffic and reduce wait times.

Other Epworth Intersection Improvements

Northbound on Epworth

1) A second through lane has been added since there are 2 receiving lanes across the intersection.

2) A right turn "slip" lane to divert right-turn traffic away from the intersection and alleviate congestion.

Southbound on Epworth

3) A second left turn lane to avoid backup and allow more vehicles to turn through the light.

4) A right turn "slip" lane to divert right turn traffic away from the intersection and alleviate backup.

5) A brand-new lane south to the first Deaconess entrance, which will help alleviate traffic congestion at that signal.

On State Road 66

6 & 7) East bound and Westbound now have double left turn lanes in each direction instead of a single left turn lane.

Why the Displaced Left Turn Intersection?

The reason for this pattern is to improve safety, mobility, and efficiency at the intersection

Safety

DLTs reduce and spread out the number of points where vehicles cross paths, which decreases the potential for crashes.

Mobility

At a DLT, left turns and opposing through movements can move at the same time through the main intersection.  This means a DLT operates with fewer traffic signal phases and less delay.

Efficiency

At a DLT, the main intersection and crossover traffic signals are synchronized which allows through traffic to spend less time stopped and improves corridor travel times.

PLEASE NOTE: 

This is new to the state of Indiana and to our region, it will take some time and practice getting used to for our community. Always practice caution and distraction free driving to ensure the safety of yourselves and others! Signage and pavement markings will help guide the way.