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Systems for converting an existing traffic intersection into an intersection having a roundabout, and related methods

  • US 9,004,808 B2
  • Filed: 02/28/2014
  • Issued: 04/14/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2013
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for converting an existing traffic intersection into an intersection having a roundabout traffic control feature, the intersection being formed at the junction of a plurality of road sections, each road section extending between road edges, and a road surface defined by the road sections and the intersection, the system comprising:

  • a center island framework configured for positioning in a generally central location of the intersection, and for vehicle traffic to move around, the center island framework defining a plurality of center island free spaces configured to receive fill material, the center island framework including a plurality of mounting brackets configured for securing the center island framework to the road surface,a splitter island framework configured for positioning near the junction of a road section and the intersection, and to guide vehicle traffic from the road section into the intersection and from the intersection into the road section, the splitter island framework defining a plurality of splitter island free spaces configured to receive fill material, the splitter island framework including a plurality of mounting brackets configured for securing the splitter island framework to the surface.

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