This Memorial Day weekend is really the first major test of the newly built Sagamore Flyover that has replaced the Sagamore Rotary. Long the pinchpoint for Cape bottlenecks, the rotary was difficult to negotiate.

Here’s a brief primer on the Sagamore Flyover for those of you using it for the first time. Bear in mind that we expect some curiosity slowdowns as drivers get a look at the new configuration for the holiday weekend. Keep your eyes on the road!

Motorists on Route 3 South no longer have to navigate their way through the rotary. Instead, Route 3 is now a straight shot to the bridge. You will see a lane drop, from two lanes to one, right before the Sagamore Bridge. The lane drop is to accommodate traffic coming from the Scenic Highway onto the Sagamore Bridge.

It’s a good idea to get a look at this before your drive it. The Cape Cod Times has made a three-part video called “Learning to Flyover.” Go to www.capecodonline.com and click on “video.”

Please let us know your experiences with the Sagamore Flyover.