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Originally Posted by Annie66
I'm surprised that no one has mentioned that Meggison Road is such a winding, curvy highway where the lanes seem to be a bit narrower than other major roads. When I drive down it, I imagine this is like a Formula 1 track. I'm unaware if this feature has led to a higher incidence of auto accidents. I just do not understand why it was designed this way and not have more or a straight, albeit a more boring, construction.
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Narrowing streets has the natural effect of causing drivers to slow down - works better than speed limit signs. Likewise for curvy streets. Standard traffic design technique.