An RCUT is an intersection design that reduces crashes by changing how minor road traffic crosses or turns left at a major road reducing the potential conflict with other vehicles.

All movements (left, though, and right) are allowed from the major road.

An RCUT is sometimes also referred to as a J-Turn.

PATH A

Drivers who would cross the main highway once reaching a conventional intersection must now turn right first, make a U-turn at the designated location and then turn right onto the adjoining side street at the RCUT intersection.

PATH B

Drivers who would turn left from the minor road at a conventional intersection must now turn right instead; then make a U-turn at the designated location.

• Reduce the number and severity of vehicle-to-vehicle conflict points by approx. 50% in comparison to conventional intersections.
• Supports a community’s pedestrian and bicycle goals as provisions for walking and biking can shape the RCUT design.
• Reduces delay and congestion for through traffic on a major road.
• Reduces queuing on the minor road because vehicles do not have to wait for gaps in traffic traveling in two directions.
• Installing RCUT intersections is accomplished in much shorter timeframes than traditional intersections that require more extensive roadwork, greatly reducing cost.