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Definition of «expressway»

An expressway is a type of highway designed for high-speed traffic, typically with limited access and no direct cross traffic. It often has multiple lanes in each direction, separated by a median or barrier to prevent head-on collisions. Expressways are generally built for faster travel times and can be found in many countries around the world.

Usage examples

  1. The new expressway bypasses downtown, making commuting much faster for residents.
  2. The government is planning to construct a 3-lane expressway to connect two major cities.
  3. The accident on the expressway caused a huge traffic jam during rush hour.
  4. The expressway will have multiple toll booths to ensure smooth flow of traffic and collect fees.
  5. The construction of the expressway has led to the development of new business hubs along its route.

Phrases with «expressway»

Sentences with «expressway»

  • by remarkable coincidence Toronto's annual Ride for the Heart took place on Sunday, on two of what are normally the busiest expressways in the City. (treehugger.com)
  • No exciting twisty bits besides a couple of expressway entrance ramps that I pushed the car a little on; it handled those nicely. (autoweek.com)
  • Performing passes and merging onto expressways takes a heavy right foot to wind up the engine, but it's by no means alarmingly slow. (cnet.com)
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