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Posted by Henry R32 #3730 on Sat Jan 7 19:40:36 2017, in response to Re: Pedestrians aren't the only ones who matter., posted by JerBear on Fri Jan 6 09:08:56 2017. Some sections have higher demand than others. I don't know the particulars of Woodhaven blvd but I'll give you I87 as an example. The road goes from 4 lanes to 6 several times over its route. Each time it "shrinks" to 4 is when it has past a major divergence point. The most notable one is when NY-17 (future I-86) diverges at Harriman, the road goes from 6 lanes to 4.I90 in Massachusetts goes from 6 lanes to 4 after I84 diverges near Worcester. That said, it's more obvious to notice this when they *don't* enlarge due to demand - a notable I-87 divergence point is when it encounters I-84. The section between Harriman and I-84 tends to get fairly congested. Because of this congestion though, the rest of the thruway beyond is actually quite pleasant. So for *me* I'm ok with the inadequate road capacity, but the people who drive that every day are probably cursing the Thruway Authority with each breath while they are on it. |