A Performance Analysis and Design of Skewed Intersection at Vivekanand Tiraha (Vidisha) : A Case Study

Abstract

ABSTRACT:The increasing traffic volume at Vivekananda Tiraha has increased many problems like congestion ,increasing conflict points, roadside parking hindering traffic movement, oversized vehicles , etc. In order to solve these problems in an efficient and appropriate manner a traffic management system should be designed at the intersection. A performance study of skewed intersections at Vivekananda Tiraha is done to regulate the flow of traffic in a channelized manner. To solve this either a Rotary for a traffic signal can be designed at an intersection.Rotary requires bulging of the weaving area to provide yielding of vehicles coming from Vidisha. It also requires widening of approach from Bhopal end in order to counter problem of skewness, as vehicles coming from Bhopal are not able to see the complete weaving area and tends to move straightwards towards Vidisha.Widening also required for construction of splitter island on undivided Bhopal leg. Thus rotary of proper dimension cannot be constructed due to lack of space at the junction .Thus the best choice we have is installation of a traffic signal with proper markings at each approach .For achieving this objective PCU count has been worked out using traffic control room cameras installed at the intersection. Keywords: Skewed Intersection,Widening,Roadside parking , Conflict Points