Acknowledged by: Washington, DC (DC 311)

Maine Ave Merge to SW Fwy Acknowledged

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Issue ID:

150195

Submitted To:

DC 311

Category:

Sign New Investigation

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Neighborhood:

South West

Reported:

on

Service Request ID:

12-00009411

Description

Either a yield, merge, or some type of flashing light should be placed here as there is no warning that the right lane on the inbound ramp merges directly into the left lane of the SW Frwy. Both lanes are moving at high speeds and if you are not familiar with the area, you would (understandably) not expect a merge. I have seen cars slam on their brakes and/or nearly avoid accidents here several times. The design of the merges on the SW Frwy is terrible and not easy to fix, but placing proper signage should be easy, relatively inexpensive, and improve safety tremendously.


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