Evaluación de intersección de la vía perimetral e25 en Camilo Ponce Enríquez

Abstract

In the Camilo Ponce Enriquez Canton, traffic congestion is a growing problem due to the annual increase in the vehicular population. The E25 highway, which connects the provinces of Guayas and El Oro, is experiencing significant congestion, especially in the section between Río siete and Nueva Esperanza. Vehicles often seek alternate routes through Barrio 3 de Noviembre to avoid congestion. Therefore, the design of a road intersection becomes crucial to improve urban mobility and accessibility in this area. This problem is compounded by the fact that the E25 track was not designed to support the current high traffic flow, and the lack of maintenance has weakened its structure. Constant congestion has negative economic, social and environmental consequences, including wasted time, economic costs, deteriorating air quality and risk of accidents. To address this problem, the design of two strategic roundabouts on the road and the use of an alternate route, mentioned above, are proposed. This research focuses on evaluating the feasibility and effects of these solutions, considering community needs and local traffic regulations. The main objective is to improve the mobility and quality of life of the residents of the Camilo Ponce Enríquez Canton, which will also contribute to economic development and environmental protection. In summary, this research focuses on vehicular congestion on the E25 road of the Camilo Ponce Enríquez Canton and proposes road intersection design solutions to address this problem