October 2026
Innovative Intersections and Roundabouts in Mississippi
Dr. Amir Mehrara Molan, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Mississippi.
As traffic volumes continue to grow, the number of intersections requiring operational and safety improvements also increases. To address challenges such as traffic congestion and crashes, converting traditional intersections into innovative designs has become increasingly important. For this reason, transportation agencies such as the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) have implemented a variety of innovative intersection designs throughout the state over the past two decades.
Recent studies have shown that these innovative designs can provide substantial safety benefits in Mississippi. For example, the Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI) has resulted, on average, in approximately a 75% reduction in fatal and injury crashes and a 60% reduction in total crashes. This presentation reviews several innovative intersections and roundabouts already implemented in Mississippi and introduces a few emerging designs that may have potential for future implementation in the state.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Heartbreak Coffee, 265 North Lamar Blvd, Oxford
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