Tag Archives: interchanges

Humorous nicknames for complicated freeway interchanges

Posted on January 8, 2023 by problogic

“The Beast,” “The Octopus,” or “East Delay” just east of downtown LA – Source: maps.google.com Below are the humorous names given to complicated freeway interchanges. The most common terms tend to be “Spaghetti Junction” (20), “Spaghetti Bowl” (6), “Malfunction Junction” … Continue reading →

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Working list – Diverging diamond interchanges in Canada

Posted on April 18, 2022 by problogic

As can be seen below, adoption of the diverging diamond interchange model has not caught on in Canada like it has in the United States. Additional examples will be added as they are announced/developed. 2017 Macleod Trail & 162 Avenue … Continue reading →

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Super interchanges for truck stops and travel centers

Posted on October 3, 2021 by problogic

The following aerial images depict expressway exits across the United States that have three (3) or more truck stops/travel centers situated at them. While each location is unique, there are some consistent ancillary trucking-related uses that develop at these super … Continue reading →

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