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Old 02-23-2024, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Marathon Man View Post
Uh, I think that lanes are added because the additional traffic is already there. So, no, the third lane will not mean more vehicles. I simply spreads them out.
Only in the very short term. As soon as capacity increases it becomes more cost-effective for trucking routes, and more attractive for development along the corridor. Happens every time.