RESTRICTIONS: Drivers who use I-17 in north Phoenix should expect slower traffic and use detours for closures at Happy Valley Road this weekend. Crews will set girders on the second new bridge over I-17 where ADOT is building a diverging diamond interchange. MORE: bit.ly/2WMCZWu | Arizona Department of Transportation

💎What is a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI)? In this video, we will take a closer look at navigating a Diverging Diamond Interchange or DDI. 💎How do you drive through a DDI? It’s simple, follow the lines and signs. The striping, signing and signal displays are effective at routing drivers through the interchange. 💎Why choose a Diverging Diamond Interchange design? These types of interchanges reduce the number of potential vehicle conflict points, reduce risk of collisions and allow people

A diverging diamond interchange (DDI) can be a game changer for high-traffic areas, particularly near interstates where traffic enters and exits from different directions. Over the past few years, multiple interchanges throughout the state have been converted to DDIs and helped to reduce conflict points with crossing traffic. | SCDOT