Chapter 1360
Interchanges
WSDOT Design Manual M 22-01.20
Page 1360-17
September 2021
1360.04(5)(b) Gores
Gores (see Exhibit 1360-12 and Exhibit 1360-13) are decision points. Design them to be clearly seen and
understood by approaching drivers. In a series of interchanges along a freeway, it is desirable that the gores be
uniform in size, shape, and appearance.
The paved area between the physical nose and the gore nose is the reserve area. It is reserved for the
installation of an impact attenuator. The minimum length of the reserve area is controlled by the design speed
of the main line (see Exhibit 1360-12 and Exhibit 1360-13).
In addition to striping, raised pavement marker rumble strips may be placed for additional warning and
delineation at gores. (See the
Standard Plans
for striping and rumble strip details.)
Keep the unpaved area beyond the gore nose as free of obstructions as possible to provide a clear recovery
area. Grade this unpaved area as nearly level with the roadways as possible. Avoid placing obstructions such as
heavy sign supports, luminaire poles, and structure supports in the gore area.
When an obstruction is placed in a gore area, provide an impact attenuator (see Chapter 1620) and barrier (see
Chapter 1610). Place the beginning of the attenuator as far back in the reserve area as possible, desirably after
the gore nose.
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