Section 37-1-7501-04013-1001The provisions for the spacing and construction of additional median openings and left turn bays on conventional highways, and on partially controlled access highways on which access rights between the median openings were not purchased with the right-of-way shall be in accordance with the MDOT Access Management Manual, Current Edition, Section 5, Median Policy and Appendix 3:
1. Exceptions to the normal minimum spacing intervals as specified in the MDOT Access Management Manual, Section 5 and Appendix 3 for additional median openings will be considered for access to commercial activities and political subdivisions (city, county, school, etc.) provided all the following criteria are met: A. It must be documented that the additional median opening will benefit the overall safety and traffic flow of the users of the main facility and does not just serve a particular development for their own benefit.B. Adequate distances are available for the construction of tapers, left turn bays and for turning movements of traffic.C. Stopping sight distance meets the current edition, and any interim requirements, of the MDOT Roadway Design Manual, using 3R criteria.D. U-turn traffic movement restrictions for class vehicles accessing adjacent properties must be addressed.2. The State Traffic Engineer reviews all requests for additional median openings. This includes the conversion of a 4-lane divided highway to a 5-lane facility. Upon completion of the review, the State Traffic Engineer will forward recommendations to the Assistant Chief Engineer-Field Operations.3. Additional median openings not in compliance with the required spacings as specified in Section 5 and Appendix 3 of the MDOT Access Management Guide will require approval of the Commission by order spread upon its minutes.4. The construction of additional median openings and necessary left turn bays together with all approved traffic control devices will be as follows: A. If the business/traffic generator existed at the requested location of the median crossover prior to the award of the highway contract to construct the divided highway, the Department will be responsible for construction of the median crossover, necessary left turn bays, and traffic control devices as required.B. If the business/traffic generator was not in existence prior to the award of the highway contract to construct the divided highway, then the business/traffic generator will be responsible for performing all necessary work in accordance with the Department's regulations, standards and permits.5. Relocation of an existing median crossover can only be approved if the following conditions are met: A. Spacing requirements as described in Section 5 and Appendix 3 of the MDOT Access Management Guide are met;B. Property owners affected by the proposed relocation must agree to the new location; andC. All relocation requests must be approved by the State Traffic Engineer.37 Miss. Code. R. § 1-7501-04013-1001