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3.
Existing Conditions
Evaluation of the traffic impacts associated with the proposed development requires
a thorough understanding of the existing roadway system in the vicinity of the site.
Existing conditions observed in the study area include an inventory of roadway and
intersection geometry (including existing traffic control), a collection of daily and
peak hour traffic volumes, and an examination of accident history. This information
is provided in the following section.
Roadway Geometry
The description of the roadways and study area intersections includes their physical
characteristics,geometric conditions,traffic control, and adjacent land uses. Figure 3
presents the existing intersection lane usage and traffic control at each of the study
area intersections.
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Roadways
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Interstate 291 ( )
Interstate 291 (I-291) is an east-west roadway connecting Interstate 84 to the east and
Interstate 91 to the west. Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT)
classified this roadway segment as a principal arterial-interstate. Within the vicinity
of the site, I-291 provides access to Route 5 (John Fitch Boulevard) at Exit 4. I-291
generally has a cross section consisting of four travel lanes (2 lanes per direction)
with a posted speed limit of 65 miles per hour.
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