Alternatives
Alternative 2
This alternative proposes widening US 301 by one additional lane from the T.B. interchange to Turkey Hill Road/Washington Avenue. The outermost lanes would function much like the existing continuous right-turn lanes between Mattawoman – Beantown Road and Smallwood Drive; however, transit services would be permitted to use this lane during peak traffic periods in addition to traffic entering and exiting business sites. Signalized intersections would be investigated to determine the proper configuration of through and turning lanes and areas where signals may be removed. Similar to alternative 1A, driveways and parking lot entrances along US 301 would be consolidated to decrease the number of access points to improve safety and mobility. Alternative access would be provided to property owners who would no longer have direct access from US 301 in the vicinity of the new interchanges.
