TransKarachi Announces Speed Limit for New Elevated U-Turn
Karachi's newly opened elevated U-turn on University Road has a prescribed speed limit, with TransKarachi explaining the design considerations behind the restriction.
Karachi's newly opened elevated U-turn on University Road has a prescribed speed limit, with TransKarachi explaining the design considerations behind the restriction.
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- The structure can accommodate cars and buses measuring up to 12 meters in length.
In an official note issued jointly by TransKarachi, the Frontier Works Organization (FWO), and PMCSC, the authorities remarked vehicles using the elevated U-turn must not exceed 30 km/h to ensure safe movement and maneuvering. TransKarachi Clarifies Why University Road U-Turn Has Limited Width.
In practice, the structure can accommodate cars and buses measuring up to 12 meters in length. While the turning sections are 6 meters wide, its ramps have a clear width of 5 meters. The design allows one car and one motorcycle to pass side by side. If a car breaks down or stalls on the U-turn, another car can pass it.
Vehicles descending from the elevated structure merge directly into the existing three-lane traffic flow. The statement explained that limited road space did not allow for a separate merging lane. Islamabad's New Road Project Reaches 35% Completion.
For context, the elevated U-turn is part of the Karachi BRT Red Line project and was designed in view of existing traffic conditions, available road space, and applicable international standards. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.
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