Median U-turn (MUT) intersections allow certain vehicular movements, such as right-turns and crossings from the primary road or secondary crossroads, indirectly through downstream U-turn maneuvers. Drivers executing a U-turn at MUTs, must steer through gaps between oncoming traffic based on safety considerations. This decision-making juncture of accepting or rejecting a gap is termed as the “dilemma zone.” This study endeavors to investigate the dilemma associated with U-turning vehicle (UTV) at MUT intersections within Srinagar city. Data was collected from three distinct sites and subsequently analyzed employing support vector machine method. The study discerned that the spatial extent of the dilemma zone for UTV is notably influenced by various factors like the size and classifications of both UTV and the mainstream approaching vehicles (MAV), as well as the speed of the mainstream approaching traffic. The study found that the spatial and temporal dilemma zones at median U-turn intersections tend to be larger when both the U-turning vehicle and the vehicle on the main approach are sizeable. This larger dilemma zone indicates a higher potential for vehicle conflicts at these intersections. The findings on the extent and location of the dilemma zone provide valuable insights that can inform strategies to improve the safety and operational efficiency of median U-turn intersections.