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GDOT Design Policy Manual

Chapter 6 - Cross Section Elements

6.8. Medians

6.8.3. GRIP Corridors (Rural Arterials)

GRIP Corridors (Rural Arterials) shall have medians as described in Table 6.9.

Table 6.9. Medians for GRIP Corridors (Rural Arterials)

Median

ADT
(Base Year)

ADT

(Design Year)

Design Speeds < 45 mph

 

 

5- lane section (flush median)

< 18,000

< 24,000

20-ft. raised median (1)

> 18,000

> 24,000

Design Speeds > 45 mph

 

 

44-ft. depressed median

n/a

n/a

Note:(1) If there are minimal impacts associated with a wider median, the use of a 24-ft. raised median is preferred.

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