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ZephyrInfernum t1_itzaki9 wrote

We're talking about the "K" merge? God, what a death trap.

I've not seen the new traffic pattern, but what you're describing is what most locals do coming south on 95. You know there's going to be cars merging left joining from 64, so I always merge left in anticipation and to give them room. Exit 78 is a little soon after the merge, but not so close you have to take crazy maneuvers to get to it in time. Keep in mind the speed limit there is 55mph (though no one follows that).

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cdombroski t1_itzdkaf wrote

Except for the people that want the Boulevard exit, they (used to) stay in the right lane so they could get to the exit more easily. Especially important during morning rush hour when everyone is getting on 95S from 64/195

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Ace417 t1_itzh0yx wrote

But that’s two lanes instantly becoming one before this which gets super sketchy

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cdombroski t1_itztznk wrote

The final layout looks like it will have 2 lanes for the Boulevard exit, so it ends up being just one merge to the right to get off. That makes this a net positive once it's done I think

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SportsStooge22 t1_itznsbf wrote

https://www.virginiadot.org/projects/richmond/richmond---i-95-south-bryan-park-lane-restriping-and-ramp-improvements-at-arthur-ashe-boulevard.asp

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shorty_tumbleweed OP t1_itztiqe wrote

Thank you for sharing this! This is exactly what I meant. But, there were NO SIGNS that the right lane (of the 3 on 95) ends suddenly beofre the 64 merge, unless I missed it/them. Has anyone been through to confirm there isn't a sign? I got on 95 from the Chamberlayne exit-maybe there are signs before then? Or I just missed them? I know it's a new traffic pattern, but that's especially when a sign is needed.

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SportsStooge22 t1_itzuuee wrote

I drive it daily, they have the big mobile sign that says NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN that you mentioned, and the lane that merges has big white merge arrows painted since the first morning it was put in place. Plus that merge is super long, not sure how it caught you so off guard tbh. But hey, now ya know.

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shorty_tumbleweed OP t1_itzy67z wrote

Gotcha-I was in rush-hour traffic, so maybe the traffic/cars in front of me blocked the arrows painted on the road. Thank you! And you're right-now I know and will just get over to the left sooner. Thanks for your reply!

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scubaham t1_iu0aw00 wrote

I noticed a large yellow sign 'RIGHT LANE ENDS - 1 MILE AHEAD' on 95S before there, yesterday about 3pm. I hadn't seen the sign before and I drive that stretch at least 7 days a week if not more. Saw the VDOT trucks with yellow flashing lights working on that stretch before the K-merge. I figured they were setting it up when I took the 195S exit. Thanks for the heads-up.

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cdombroski t1_itztlm2 wrote

Looking at the new layout, I'm not sure why they didn't just make 2 exit only lanes for 64/195. It would make the Hermitage/Lakeside entrance a bit harder in traffic, but honestly, that entrance shouldn't be there anyhow. It should be moved further up if possible and be fully merged before all the 64/195 stuff

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parrisjd t1_iu4tu2r wrote

My thoughts exactly! The way it's being done will cause people who think they are clear after that exit to suddenly need to merge. Glad 64 EB is getting a dedicated lane though, been wanting that for years.

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