Expressway

Definitions

1. A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.
   US, regional
2. Synonym of freeway.
   Canada, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South-Korea
3. A road built for high speed traffic, but not up to motorway standards or designated a motorway.
   New-Zealand, UK

Equivalents

Examples

“The funding will allow⟳ state and city officials to devise a community-driven plan⟳ to cap parts of the 6.5-mile expressway with structures that could reduce⟳ traffic noise and contain⟳ green space, pedestrian walkways and air filtration systems.”

“The £4bn expressways form⟳ a diamond linking Delhi with the country's three other largest cities, Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta, marking the beginning of more than £35bn of road projects.”

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