Where is the most complicated series of roads/exits/interchanges?
Wed, 07/23/2008 - 4:07pm
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 15 years
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Stolen from the other thread,
"spaghetti junctions."
"rat's nest" of exits/ramps.
Linguini Junction.
I was reading another thread, and was wondering where the most insane set of roads are located.
As somone pointed out in the other thread, we have the George Washington Bridge from NY to NJ.
I can not count how many wrong turns I have made there in the past.
I have not tried to navigate the GWB with "Karen" yet.
What do you have in your AO?
Bill
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&ie=UTF8&t=h&l...
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By far the most complicated in the US is the Springfield, VA "Mixing Bowl" at the "intersection of I-395, I-495
http://www.springfieldinterchange.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_Interchange
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But if you really want a thrill, take a look at this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon)
The Swindon "Magic Roundabout" is ridiculous.
I don't know about that, L.A. has some pretty good ones...
By far the most complicated in the US is the Springfield, VA "Mixing Bowl" at the "intersection of I-395, I-495
http://www.springfieldinterchange.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_Interchange
.
But if you really want a thrill, take a look at this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon)
The Swindon "Magic Roundabout" is ridiculous.
http://www.scvresources.com/highways/east_los_angeles_interc...
and a few more...
http://members.cox.net/mkpl/interchange/interchange.html 
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By far the most complicated in the US is the Springfield, VA "Mixing Bowl" at the "intersection of I-395, I-495
http://www.springfieldinterchange.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_Interchange
.
But if you really want a thrill, take a look at this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon)
The Swindon "Magic Roundabout" is ridiculous.
http://www.scvresources.com/highways/east_los_angeles_interc...
and a few more...
http://members.cox.net/mkpl/interchange/interchange.html 
Of those choices, I would love to go see the Swindon Roundabout, that one looks fantasticly confusing...
Bill
Louisville, KY
Do not let looks deceive you, you need to plan a head and use your GPS as you will use multiple ramps and no time to think.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&ie=UTF8&t=h&l...
Allan Barnett - Garmin nüvi 885T/765T/Pharos GPS (bluetooth) w/MS Maps on PPC
Mixing Bowl
By far the most complicated in the US is the Springfield, VA "Mixing Bowl" at the "intersection of I-395, I-495
http://www.springfieldinterchange.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_Interchange
.
But if you really want a thrill, take a look at this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon)
The Swindon "Magic Roundabout" is ridiculous.
When I read the title to this, I quickly thought of that interchange. I never knew that it had a name "Mixing Bowl". Even with my Nuvi I took the wrong ramp. Thanks MM, now I have a name to go with my cursing.
Paul..... Nuvi 765T
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It's actually a ton easier to navigate than it was 25 years ago when the re-construction started.
The downside, of course, is that it's been under construction FOR OVER 25 YEARS!!! : )
Yeah, it's been called the Mixing Bowl for as long as I can remember.
Add Big Dig in Boston area too....
Where is the most complicated series of roads/exits/interchanges
Intriguing question. Just off the top of my head, as you come across the bridge in Pittsburgh, PA, that leads into the Liberty Tunnel you better know ahead of time which lane you want 'cause the low overhead clearance makes it hard to read the exit signs. If not, you'll likley end up on the other side of the mountain when you want to stay downtown or go to Mount Washington instead.
It used to be fun coming out the tunnel leaving Boston's Logan airport then seeing all the exits right there in front of you. Especially as a first-time business traveler to Boston many years ago.
There's an interchange in Rochester, NY, called the "can of worms" by the locals. Again, that was an experience from a past life.
Winston Churchill said, “Americans can always be counted on to do the right thing, after exhausting all other possibilities.”
Marquette Interchange
The Marquette Interchange in Milwaukee, the largest in the Midwest, was a mess. It has just reopened after a two year complete rebuild. The new version is much improved.
http://www.mchange.org/page.jsp?&key=tni
Garmin Nuvi 750 & c530 with RT's vol. mod., Vulcan Nomad
Jug Handles
I'm from Jersey so they don't bother me at all but someone not familiar with NJ would probably get confused by jug handles. NJ = where you have to be in the right-hand lane to make a left turn.
Thank God for Garmin
This road always confuses me. I'm glad I have my Garmin.
http://justinsomnia.org/gallery/v/cross_country_road_trip_20...
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This road always confuses me. I'm glad I have my Garmin.
http://justinsomnia.org/gallery/v/cross_country_road_trip_2005/IMG_0900.jpg.html
Good one, I can get lost there with or without "Karen"
Bill
Custom Avoid this one for sure!
Do not let looks deceive you, you need to plan a head and use your GPS as you will use multiple ramps and no time to think.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=40.853796,-73.963888&spn=0.007596,0.013304&z=16
Yeah, that looks wicked. And it is one of the reasons I avoid I-95 and all roads leading to NYC.
"Making tracks..." {:)-<=| Nuvi 880
one must be a head to get ahead.
Do not let looks deceive you, you need to plan a head and use your GPS as you will use multiple ramps and no time to think.
Dear PCPro,
Thank you. You are quite right: one must plan a head. Of course, one must also be a head to get ahead.
david
P.S. I think I see Lucy in the sky with diamonds.
nüvi 1490T, V1, Sanyo PRO-700a, maps, sunglasses, hot co-pilot, the open road
Grandview Triangle
This was always a mess and a good place to avoid, although better after the rebuild.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandview_Triangle
http://missouri.sierraclub.org/SierranOnline/archive/Grandvi...
Daniel
Garmin StreetPilot c580 & Nuvi 760 - Member 32160 - Traveling in Kansas
check this one out
http://www.kurumi.com/roads/ct/8-84.html
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Little Rock, Arkansas
We found this interchange to be a challenge. Travelling northbound and exiting eastbound required a 450 degree exit ramp roundabout on the way to President Bill Clinton's library.
http://maps.google.com/maps/mm?hl=en&ie=UTF8&lr=lang_en&ll=3...
I was using a DeLorme Street Atlas GPS Laptop system at the time, which lead us accurately right to the parking lot.
I agree.
By far the most complicated in the US is the Springfield, VA "Mixing Bowl" at the "intersection of I-395, I-495
http://www.springfieldinterchange.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_Interchange
.
But if you really want a thrill, take a look at this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon)
The Swindon "Magic Roundabout" is ridiculous.
Sorry that I am later in the post, but I agree this is a big pain when travelling south.
Steve
Roundabout Ireland
Last year we had the pleasure of driving around Ireland for 3 weeks. Getting used to the Fiat Punto with 5 speed transmission, and everything on the WRONG SIDE, it was a challenge for me.
But the most interesting thing was all the roundabouts. At rush hour in Limerick City, it was maddening. I know I went around some of those three times before making a road choice. Roundabouts were EVERYWHERE....
When I got home, my left leg and hip were two inches out of socket, probably from all that shifting gears, and I could barely walk.
But what a thrill it was to drive those narrow lanes they called roads, and meet up with huge tour buses and trucks.
"Making tracks..." {:)-<=| Nuvi 880