After having used a the J intersection at the US 41 - Ind 114 intersection. I’ve decided they are more dangerous than a normal 90 degree intersection and/or a traffic circle. One is required to cross 2 lanes of US 41 traffic to get to the left turn lane and then swiftly cross 2 more lanes to continue either east or west on 114.
Local officials are going to confront the issue and reiterate their disapproval of J-turns. But it seems the State of Indiana is adopting a familiar contra, “You’ll like it when it’s built.” Seems awfully similar to “You’ll be able to see what’s in the Obamacare bill once it’s law.”