Express Lanes Explained
The express lane traffic pattern in use on the bridges maintains three lanes in each direction. It also helps to accelerate the pace of construction allowing the contractor to rebuild each bridge a-half-at-a-time.
Under the express lane concept, capacity on the side that is under construction is limited to two lanes. A third lane in that same direction is then shifted across the highway onto the side that is not under construction. To fit that lane on the opposing side, three slightly narrowed lanes of primary traffic on that side are shifted to the far right. Construction barrier is used to separate three lanes of primary traffic from the opposing single lane. That single opposing lane is then shifted back to the proper side of the highway at the limit of the work zone.
