Abstract: This intersection was a superstreet for a few short years, but now FM973 has been rerouted to a Texas U-turn intersection as express toll lanes have been added to SH71.
Abstract: EB and WB left turns crossover oncoming traffic prior to intersection with first frontage road. Between frontage roads they share lane with U-turn traffic.
Abstract: Eastbound left turns crossover oncoming traffic prior to intersection with southbound frontage road. They then share lanes with southbound U-turn traffic for turn onto northbound frontage road.
Abstract: High-Five because 5-levels pass over each other. Some points are as tall as a 12-story building, and about 500,000 commuters pass through it daily. The project required 37 permanent bridges and six temporary bridges to be built. Additionally, 300,000 square feet of retaining wall and 74,000 square feet of drainage pipe run along the interchange. In 2006, the American Public Works Association selected the interchange as one of its "Public Works Projects of the Year."
Abstract: Interior is vacant, as if in reserve for grade separation, but it's already next to a freeway. Interior could be filled with development without hindering its function much at all.
Abstract: This is a good example of how a CD system can reduce pressure on cross streets that have bridges. The Texas U-Turn at bridges makes it simple for one-way traffic to cross over the freeway and return to where they came from.
