Curved Roadway Segments in Kentucky

This feature layer shows sections of Kentucky’s road network where there is a change in alignment or direction, allowing vehicles to navigate turns at a gradual rate rather than a sharp angle. Horizontal curves are essential for safe and efficient roadway design, reducing the need for abrupt steering adjustments. The design of each curve is influenced by factors such as design speed, drainage, and roadway friction. Horizontal curves are critical to road safety, as a significant portion of fatal crashes occur on curves, particularly due to roadway departures. Understanding these curves helps improve transportation planning, safety analysis, and infrastructure management. Data Download: https://ky.app.box.com/s/0gxku0lqrisbdrui9vnc1zq6an7abxti