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New diverging-diamond traffic pattern opens at busy Huntersville exit

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — After years in the making and close to $31 million in cost, the diverging-diamond interchange is open on Gilead Road in Huntersville.

Traffic engineers say diverging diamonds handle more traffic and can reduce crashes by 37%.

>> In the video at the top of this page, Channel 9′s Evan Donovan explains the changes and talks to drivers who give it mixed reviews.


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