Expressway vs. Throughway — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Expressway and Throughway
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Definitions
Expressway➦
An urban motorway.
Throughway➦
Variant of thruway.
Expressway➦
A major divided highway designed for high-speed travel, having few or no intersections. Also called freeway, limited access highway, superhighway, thruway.
Throughway➦
(US) A broad highway fit for high-speed traffic; a thoroughfare.
Expressway➦
A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.
Throughway➦
A broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
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Expressway➦
A road built to freeway standards.
Expressway➦
A road built for high speed traffic, but not up to motorway standards or designated a motorway.
Expressway➦
A broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
