dogleg

Something (such as a canyon or road) with a sharp bend or turn in it.

Something (such as a canyon or road) with a sharp bend or turn in it.

A single intersection consisting of two opposing T-junctions in close proximity; an intersection with a staggered cross street.

The Q Street crossing of Wisconsin Avenue is an extreme example of such a location, the dog-leg itself being so long, about 150 feet, that in reality two T intersections exist.

At 4th Avenue and Korean Veterans Boulevard, the completion of Gateway Boulevard would correct the existing dog-leg intersection with Franklin Street.

To bend in the shape of the hind leg of a dog, especially to turn and then turn back sharply to the original direction.

When the causeway doglegs and all of a sudden you spot sixteen roller coasters in the same place, it can take your breath away.