Evaluation and Improvement of Traffic Flow and Delay at Eko-Ende Intersection in Ikirun, Osun State, Nigeria
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2024-12-31
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Abstract: The rapid increase in traffic volume in Ikirun has led to
rising congestion across the town’s road network. Stop delay, a
significant indicator of intersection performance, is commonly
used to assess the level of service (LOS) and capacity. This study
investigated delays at the Eko-Ende intersection, a critical point in
Ikirun’s traffic system that connects commercial hubs such as
Ikirun Garage, Osogbo-Ilorin Road, Monday Market, and Alamisi
Market. A geometric evaluation of the intersection showed
approach widths of 7.2 m for Moshadek, 7.0 m for Kereje, 10.73 m
for Sawmill, and 14.8 m for Nazeem. Traffic volume assessments
revealed Sawmill as the busiest approach, with a weekly average
peak-hour volume of 1,773 vehicles, followed by Moshadek and
Kereje with 1,553 and 1,362, respectively, while Nazeem had the
lowest volume at 876. The average peak-hour volume across the
intersection was 5,566 vehicles. Delay studies indicated Sawmill
had the highest delay (14.7 s), while Moshadek had the lowest (8.8
s), with an overall intersection LOS of B.