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Median U-Turns

Median U-turn intersections (also called a thruturn or Michigan left) guide all traffic, except left-turning vehicles, through the main intersection. Left-turning vehicles turn through U-turn openings in the median beyond the main intersection. Eliminating the left turn at the main intersection simplifies signal timings and provides more green time and less congestion to the major direction.

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