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Design of Horizontal Curves

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Spiral <strong>Curves</strong><br />

Spiral Transitions provide a gradual change<br />

in curvature from Tangent to Curve.<br />

Improves appearance and driver comfort.<br />

Provides location for Superelevation Run<strong>of</strong>f.<br />

Generally, NDDOT uses spirals on all curves<br />

greater than 1° on rural highways.<br />

Spirals should be a minimum length <strong>of</strong> 100 ft.

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