I am guessing they are going to that configuration partly out of being able to build around the current configuration, however it looks like it is at best not any better at a higher cost of construction and maintenance verses the current one, it might even be a bit worse if the flyover from 44 westbound to 35 northbound is not two lanes. Plus not pictured is the most likely place to jam was the short merging lane from 44 westbound to 35 southbound.
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