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Friday, April 19, 2024

What does JCT stand for on highway signs?

By  Cecil Adams
   
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Dear Cecil: What does JCT stand for, as in “I-45—JCT 2 miles”? I almost had a wreck yesterday trying to figure it out, and I have yet to receive a satisfactory answer. Help please soon. Dangerously Distracted Dallas Driver

Cecil replies:

Cecil Adams replies:

That does it. Next time I wash the screwdriver before the lobotomy. JCT stands for “junction.”

Cecil Adams

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