Traffic Circle In Johnson City, connects Floral Ave, Riverside Drive, and NY 201.
Kamikaze Curve The I-81/I-86/NY 17 interchange. This dangerous interchange is a modification of the normal Direction-T form with the interchange built as a three-level crossover directly over the Chenango River. While highly disconcerting, this is not inherently dangerous (discounting the ice that forms on the bridge during winter). The danger mostly comes from the sharp curve I-86/NY 17 makes around Prospect Mountain immediately preceding/following the interchange. In all directions, there is very little warning about how sharp the curve is and, with I-81 intersecting on the curve, it can be difficult to merge. However, the eastbound lane on I-86/NY 17 compounds this by giving very little advanced notice of the interchange layout. To further complicate an already dangerous situation, the interchange itself is located at the bottom of the hill, around a very tight banked corner, so oncoming drivers (who are very likely driving too fast for the corner already) cannot see the interchange until they have rounded the corner and it is right in front of them. This leads to many instances of vehicles suddenly barreling across multiple lanes of traffic to get in the correct lane. All of this is further complicated by the heavy 18-wheeler traffic on the road. Kamikaze Curve is a major portion of the I-86 Upgrade. The curve itself will be straightened out to highway standards, and traffic will be separated prior to entering the curve. Other upgrade will include replacement of the bridges and movement of the Front St exit currently located on the curve. Signage will also be improved to reduce driver confusion. Construction was slated to have begun by 2007, however, there have been many delays due to funding. Construction is currently expected to begin in 2012.
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