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crossing area

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1. A number of adjacent crossing sites under the control of one commander.
2. (DOD only) A controlled access area for a river crossing operation used to decrease traffic congestion at the river. It is normally a brigade-sized area defined by lateral boundaries and release lines 3 to 4 kilometers (based on mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available) from each side of the river.


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Some local authorities have put up warning road signs, but not every crossing area can be marked.
We're told to expect the announcement of a new hotel project joining the development mix in the Glenn Ridge Crossing area.
That is until recently, when I was alarmed to see bollards blocking the main on-street parking area and pedestrian crossing areas being put in place in the middle of the road.
 
 
 
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