Abstract:
Highways are critical infrastructure arteries, and their extensive networks
frequently necessitate interchanges at road intersections. These grade
separated interchanges allow for uninterrupted traffic movement by
eliminating the need for stop signs or traffic signals, thus increasing road
capacity. There is a wide variety of interchange designs, with the most
common including cloverleaf interchanges.
However, cloverleaf interchanges are frequently criticized for their inefficient
spatial utilization, which results in underutilized spaces within their loops.
These spaces offer a chance for urban improvement, as proposed by the
JNPA, which envisions developing them into recreational areas for the benefit
of neighboring communities. The analysis of these areas is critical for
landscape studies because they have a considerable impact on urban fabric,
environmental integrity, and community health.
The project intends to address multiple challenges related to extinct open
spaces, including those found in cloverleaf interchanges. The project aims to
create and manage resilient recreational landscapes to address the scarcity of
open spaces along the Uran- Panvel road in JNPA. The proposal for
landscape development of the Cloverleaf interchange shall serve as a
landmark recreational space for the existing gaothans near the site.
