The opening of an interchange might make a great many eyes glaze over, but there's something a bit different about Calgary's $78-million project for drivers.
The diverging-diamond interchange, as the style is known, is now open to traffic at Macleod Trail and 162nd Avenue after two years of construction.
Drivers might have a sense of dislocation, as they move from the right side of the road to the left on the bridge, which allows drivers to make left-hand turns without having to cross traffic. This should reduce the number of collisions, compared with more traditional interchanges. It will also help with traffic flow, according to the city.
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