ESTUDO DE IMPLANTAÇÃO DA TERCEIRA FAIXA DE TRÁFEGO NA RODOVIA MG-167 QUE INTERLIGA AS CIDADES DE TRÊS PONTAS/VARGINHA

Abstract

Located in the south of Minas Gerais, MG 167 is an important highway for the region. Given this, it is clear that one of the problems faced by drivers today is related to traffic, where in some parts there is a chaotic situation regarding traffic jams and accidents. This course conclusion paper presents a third lane implementation study in MG 167 between the municipalities of Três Pontas and Varginha, in southern Minas Gerais. At first, it was made an approach of the concepts, norms and elements that involve studies and projects of implantation of third band, besides the approach about the necessary guidelines for its accomplishment. It was also made data analysis of traffic study, that through the volumetric counting of vehicles, associated to statistical studies, as for example, Peak Hour Factor (FHP) and percentage of traffic composition, it was possible to determine the capacity of the road. . Likewise, three points were proposed where it is feasible to implement the additional lane, and then presented the geometric design of the third lane deployment of each segment, in addition to the actual road layout along with their respective contours. As a result of this additional lane implementation study, it is expected to reduce congestion conflicts in order to reduce travel time and possible accidents, yet provide benefits and safety to road users