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Expressway vs Throughway - What's the difference?

expressway | throughway |

As nouns the difference between expressway and throughway

is that expressway is a divided highway where intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated while throughway is (us) a broad highway fit for high-speed traffic; a thoroughfare.

expressway

English

(wikipedia expressway)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A divided highway where intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.
  • (Canada, parts of the US, Malaysia, Singapore) A road built to freeway standards.
  • (New Zealand) A road built for high speed traffic, but not up to motorway standards or designated a motorway.

    • See also

    * motorway * autoroute

    throughway

    English

    Alternative forms

    * thruway (nonstandard)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (US) A broad highway fit for high-speed traffic; a thoroughfare.