Aurora drivers have a whole new way to cross Interstate 70. The Picadilly Road diverging diamond interchange is now fully open to traffic in all directions as of Monday, Feb. 9, the latest move in the city’s effort to unclog north–south routes near Denver International Airport. The unusual layout briefly shifts traffic to the left side of the road over the new bridge, which trims down the number of conflict points for left turns onto I-70 and is meant to keep cars and trucks moving with fewer slowdowns. Crews are not gone yet, though, and will keep some temporary lane closures in place while they finish weather-sensitive work into spring.
What Drivers Will See
The diverging diamond design is built around one goal: fewer dicey left turns and less…..