EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/ CBS4) — Inconsistent left-turn markings on El Paso roads . That’s what’s driving one viewer crazy this week.
Irma D. expressed frustration, asking, “Why do some roads in the city have painted lines when you’re turning left but not all of them? When I go to work on Montwood next to Eastwood High School there aren’t any lines but when I turn near I-10, it’s always marked.”
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) explained that the dotted stripes are typically used to guide vehicles through dual left turns.
Lauren Macias-Cervantes from TxDOT said, “These markings help ensure that both turning vehicles stay within their designated lanes and maintain their turning radius to avoid sideswiping each other.” She added that occasionally, these stripes are used for through-lanes that are slightly shifted to guide vehicles through an intersection.
The presence or absence of these markings depends on factors such as traffic volume, road design, and funding for markings.
Regarding the specific area in question on the east side of El Paso, Macias-Cervantes noted, “Montwood features single left turns, so there are no potential conflicts with other vehicles during these maneuvers.”
If you have a topic you would like Marisol Hernandez to feature in her “What’s Driving You Crazy?” segment send her an email at mamhernandez@sbgtv.com.
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