Innovative Intersections
Innovative Transportation
What are innovative intersections?
Innovative intersections use non-traditional methods to improve traffic flow at crossroads, leading to enhanced safety, operational performance, and resiliency. As a result, they are becoming more common in Texas and on TxDOT facilities.
The most common types of innovative intersections are:

Innovative Intersections Overview
Check out our fact sheet for an overview of the Innovative Intersections Program.
Innovative Intersections Fact Sheet
Texas Innovative Intersections database
Discover how innovative intersections are enhancing safety and traffic flow across Texas.
Explore nowWhy is TxDOT embracing innovative intersections?
Roundabouts save lives
82% reduction
Roundabouts reduce fatal and injury crashes by up to 82% by reducing the total number of conflict points and eliminating crossing conflicts.
RCUTs enhance safety
63% reduction
Reduced Conflict U-Turns (RCUT) reduce fatal and injury crashes by up to 63% by reducing the total number of crossing conflicts.
Source: FHWA

Choosing the right intersection type
To determine the appropriate intersection type for your project, prepare an Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE).
Learn more about ICE