NAC408.533. Construction of left-turn storage lane.

     1. The construction of a left-turn storage lane is required if:

     (a) The development which is served by the access generates 100 or more left-turn movements at the peak hour;

     (b) It is proposed by a traffic impact study; or

     (c) It is required because of the physical conditions necessary to maintain safety on the highway.

     2. One foot (300 millimeters) of the pavement edge must be saw cut and removed within the limits of the widening of the pavement.

     3. The representative of the owner shall conduct tests for compaction in the manner prescribed by the district engineer.

     4. The improvement of the gravel and pavement must comply with the plans or additional terms and conditions set forth in the occupancy permit.

     5. Permanent signals for traffic must be installed if the signals are required by a traffic analysis prepared by an engineer selected by the owner and approved by the district engineer.

     6. As used in this section, “compaction” means the forcing or compressing together of particles of soil by a mechanical device to increase the density of the materials used so as to comply with the requirements set forth in the occupancy permit.

     (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Transportation, eff. 1-6-95; A by R135-98, 10-3-2000)