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[Ganaram Inukshuk 906]

So not a single person has been able to spot the new ramp interface that I had developed in my previous picture? Well, here's another chance to redeem yourselves: can you find the new ramp interface in this?

[TopDeej 254]

So not a single person has been able to spot the new ramp interface that I had developed in my previous picture? Well, here's another chance to redeem yourselves: can you find the new ramp interface in this?

 

You are talking about the inside exit right? Correct me if I'm wrong, but those are FLEX right?

[Samness 104]

I assume thats impossible with the current NAM? Amazing stability there!

 

 

So not a single person has been able to spot the new ramp interface that I had developed in my previous picture?

 

I would definitely call that "spotting it". But anyway, I didn't notice myself, but I love the concept! Been waiting for something like that for a long time now I assume there will be similar ramps for 8S and 10S?

[Ganaram Inukshuk 906]

You are talking about the inside exit right? Correct me if I'm wrong, but those are FLEX right?

 

Define flex.

 

I would definitely call that "spotting it". But anyway, I didn't notice myself, but I love the concept! Been waiting for something like that for a long time now I assume there will be similar ramps for 8S and 10S?

That could be referring to the stability related to the FlexHT and draggable Road viaducts (all of which is already available), not the ramp interface itself. As of what other ramps will be added, that's on a wait-and-see basis.

[TopDeej 254]

 

You are talking about the inside exit right? Correct me if I'm wrong, but those are FLEX right?

 

Define flex.

 

I would definitely call that "spotting it". But anyway, I didn't notice myself, but I love the concept! Been waiting for something like that for a long time now I assume there will be similar ramps for 8S and 10S?

That could be referring to the stability related to the FlexHT and draggable Road viaducts (all of which is already available), not the ramp interface itself. As of what other ramps will be added, that's on a wait-and-see basis.

 

 

What I mean is, are they adaptable to any RHW network, or is it like the FARR puzzle piece version which is only available for 6S.

[Ganaram Inukshuk 906]

What I mean is, are they adaptable to any RHW network

Yes, but it's not a Flex piece, either.

[TopDeej 254]

Will there be a 2 lane version as well?

[Moonraker0 192]

Some may remember this interchange I posted a while back:

 

After development of the area, it looked like this:

 

And later on, I thought of a way to improve it:

 

But then I thought of another improvement it needed, to complete the traffic movements (as I had given up on doing that and making it look good at first).  After a lot of messing around with designs and rebuilding it, it finally came to this:

 

Now the important route it had been missing before is available to commuters and trucks, albeit with some pretty sharp curves which will slow traffic.

 

But the interchange wastes a lot of space in the middle of it, right?  Well, I eventually figured out a way around that:

 

Now, the area is beginning to see some development.  I figured it wouldn't be such a bad thing to have an intersection along the ramp, since the curves will have traffic moving pretty slowly already and it's only a few factories so there shouldn't be a huge amount of turning traffic.

 

Also, you can barely see it, but I added a turnaround along the highway before it turns into one-way roads, for trucks to have access to all directions of travel after leaving the factories.  I imagine it would have a "stop here for signal" area so they can turn around at a traffic light.  Unfortunately, entering the factories may be difficult but hopefully I can work something out later on to add more access.

[SAVAGExPHOENIX 955]

That's pretty phenomenal. I'd say just use a tunnel if you could. If it wasn't factories, I'd say use the FLUP with subway connection but that only works with passenger traffic.

[mrsmartman 200]

Nice looking interchange blended in the industrial area.

[Haljackey 17,270]

Oh wow, nice work!

[TopDeej 254]

Came up with this little nifty interchange earlier today, there's two versions so I'm going to ask, which one is better?

 

 

Or:

 

 

As always, have a great day and enjoy!

[Samness 104]

Came up with this little nifty interchange earlier today, there's two versions so I'm going to ask, which one is better?

 

I'd say that it depends on how much you need that extra ramp in the second one. Admittedly, the first one looks nicer in my opinion, but if vehicles need that extra ramp, then there's no reason why you can't include it. It doesn't look bad either way

[TopDeej 254]

 

Came up with this little nifty interchange earlier today, there's two versions so I'm going to ask, which one is better?

 

I'd say that it depends on how much you need that extra ramp in the second one. Admittedly, the first one looks nicer in my opinion, but if vehicles need that extra ramp, then there's no reason why you can't include it. It doesn't look bad either way

 

 

I was thinking the first one aswell, if side roads get over capacity I'll add that ramp in.

[Moonraker0 192]

Thanks for the kind words about my interchange to all who commented

 

That's pretty phenomenal. I'd say just use a tunnel if you could. If it wasn't factories, I'd say use the FLUP with subway connection but that only works with passenger traffic.

I had actually tried that at first; my plan was to have the entrance from the ramp but also a tunnel to get there.  However, I opted for no tunnel because it would take up more space; I couldn't seem to fit it in very well.  I'm reconsidering it, though, since I do think something needs to be done to complete the access here.  Trucks shouldn't be a problem since they already can exit through the ramps, and they never go the opposite way (into the factories) in SC4.

 

Came up with this little nifty interchange earlier today, there's two versions so I'm going to ask, which one is better?

 

As always, have a great day and enjoy!

Both of them look great and very smooth.  I would say the second is the best since it adds the missing connection without taking away from the number of lanes on the other ramp.  I guess the only downside to it is that it takes up a little more space, though this is of course only important if you want to pack a lot of dense development around it and space will be at a premium.

[SAVAGExPHOENIX 955]

Thanks for the kind words about my interchange to all who commented

 

That's pretty phenomenal. I'd say just use a tunnel if you could. If it wasn't factories, I'd say use the FLUP with subway connection but that only works with passenger traffic.

I had actually tried that at first; my plan was to have the entrance from the ramp but also a tunnel to get there.  However, I opted for no tunnel because it would take up more space; I couldn't seem to fit it in very well.  I'm reconsidering it, though, since I do think something needs to be done to complete the access here.  Trucks shouldn't be a problem since they already can exit through the ramps, and they never go the opposite way (into the factories) in SC4.

 

 

Well, cosmetically, I'd just add a FLUP piece with subway connections to allow passenger traffic to get to work I love FLUPs because they're so compact and work pretty much everywhere. I'd love to see what you do, though, regardless of how you do it.

[Markus J 242]

 

Saw something like this before and me always wanting more, decided to make it higher capacity.

[Gurning_Chimp 398]

[TopDeej 254]

I don't even know, I was so tired when I made this:

[Compdude787 916]

Here's a pretty large interchange I made over the past few days. It's actually two interchanges meshed together--part of it is an interchange with an avenue and the other part is a misshapen trumpet interchange, complete with braided ramps to reduce weaving and improve traffic flow.

Click on the image above to view the mosaic at full size.

[Haljackey 17,270]

Stunning!

[JimC 159]

looks good. it'd look more realistic if you got rid of the trees inside of the interchange imo.

[mrsmartman 200]

cool!!!

[Durfsurn 539]

Dunno quite what to call this: 

 

[Fatjuice 253]

Dunno quite what to call this: 

 

I'd put the roundabout on the north section, rather than the south. Otherwise it looks great!

[Samness 104]

I'd put the roundabout on the north section, rather than the south.

 

Just kidding, that would be overkill.

 

But seriously, I think it looks fine on the south. I would just recommend turning the road to the south into an avenue the whole way down, because there's no way for that transition from avenue to road to look aesthetically-pleasing.

[ROFLyoshi 1,760]

Dunno quite what to call this:

I'd put the roundabout on the north section, rather than the south. Otherwise it looks great!

Looks like a Parclo to me.

[Samness 104]

We officially have 100 pages of interchanges in this thread. Woohoo!

 

Anyway, here's a recent interchange of mine, and it's a bit of a weird one...

 

 

In concept, this thing is just a standard, boring T-Interchange. However, I had to build around the road that inconveniently cuts straight through the middle of the interchange. Also, it's built for avenues and not RHW, which makes it even more special I guess.

 

Here it is a little more zoomed out:

 

 

Oh hey, it's our old buddy from one of my previous posts on this page!

 

Now then, let's get some labels on this thing and I'll try to explain my plans for this setup.

 

 

Much better. This view shows the reasoning for my strange setup. The terminating road of the T-interchange connects our main road (the road that leads to downtown, the convention center, and the airport - essentially, everywhere commuters and tourists want to go) to the passenger / cruise ship port. The road cutting through the middle of the interchange provides easy access between the industrial areas and the shipping port, so that freight trucks can avoid the busy and tourist-y main road. This setup should ensure that the pretty / aesthetically pleasing sections of the city are easily accessible to tourists.

[AcmeSigns 97]

I understand your reasoning samness7, but I'm not so sure that the folks in your 'High Wealth' area would take too kindly to being sandwiched in between the Passenger Port (lots of noise from the departing 'riff raff') and the Shipping Port (lots of noise & potential foul odors). And then there's the increased traffic (both auto & freight trucks) noise & pollution those two will bring to the area.

[Samness 104]

Yeah,I see your point. I was only considering the fact that there was a beautiful view of the port from there. I might replace the RES with some nice hotels instead.