APPLETON — The Ballard Road interchange in Appleton is now open to traffic.
Crews worked diligently through weather challenges to put the finishing touches on the Diverging Diamond Interchange.
The new interchange will accommodate higher traffic volumes, increase safety and include additional bike and pedestrian accommodations, according to the DOT.
Navigating a Diverging Diamond Intersection
- Drivers follow the signs, signals and pavement markings to cross through the intersection at the first set of traffic lights. Traffic appears as if on a one-way street.
- All left turns onto the freeway are free flow, meaning vehicles do not have to stop to access the ramp.
- Vehicles going straight simply proceed through a second set of traffic lights.
- Pedestrians travel on designated walkways and cross only at the crosswalks.
- Bicyclists may choose to use the bike lane or pedestrian walkways and crosswalks.
