cshoremom
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Post by cshoremom on Dec 9, 2014 8:07:37 GMT -5
Interstate. That's all we have here. I-95 and I-295. That's it. Nothing else even compares to that. Part of I-95 is the Turnpike, which has tolls. It splits into the Turnpike and I-295 for a little while. Technically, we have I-95, I -91… (So, really an interstate), but I still call all big roads with multiple lanes and speed limit of 65 a HIGHWAY... |
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Post by countrygrl112 on Dec 9, 2014 8:23:22 GMT -5
Technically, we have I-95, I -91… (So, really an interstate), but I still call all big roads with multiple lanes and speed limit of 65 a HIGHWAY... I actually don't think I've ever heard anyone in Maine refer to it as anything besides interstate. We may say something like "highway speeds" but refer to the road itself as the interstate. You may get off the interstate on to a busy road but only in certain parts of the state. Mostly, you go from a two lane road, to the ramp, to the interstate (which is 4 lanes, 2 each direction, except for a section in the southern part where it goes to 3 lanes each direction). |
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cshoremom
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Post by cshoremom on Dec 9, 2014 8:46:31 GMT -5
SO funny! I think most of us here in CT say highway. I don't think I have ever heard anyone ever call it anything but!
We are so weird!
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Post by beachmomof1 on Dec 9, 2014 17:28:21 GMT -5
Interstate for those with I in front---although really for those I just say I-40, I-95 etc, rarely do I say interstate 40.
Highway for most others.
Just road for country/backroads.
Never use freeway.
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mdebbie
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Post by mdebbie on Dec 9, 2014 21:50:20 GMT -5
An interstate is a road that is part of the national interstate system (I believe it is officially the Dwight Eisenhower Interstate System). They could be a freeway or a tollway. Those terms are used around large cities where they have toll sections and free sections. Around here highway is a generic term for longer roads that you can travel at least 55 miles per hour. There are county highways, state highways, and interstates can also be called highways.
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bookie
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Post by bookie on Dec 10, 2014 12:58:10 GMT -5
Lol, we just say get on Rt. 80! (As in the one that goes through several states)...our main thoroughway is Rt 46 (it has stop lights)...I think it's a NJ thing.
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justmae
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Post by justmae on Dec 10, 2014 14:38:56 GMT -5
Hwy is different. Freeway or interstate is different.
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Post by joy2bmom on Dec 10, 2014 20:22:24 GMT -5
What do you call it?
Highway, Freeway, Interstate?
Interesting question! Depends on the locale. I live in IN. And same as when we were in IL. We have expressways, highways, and toll roads. Expressway .... think interstate. Highway ..... a roadway where the speed limit is 55 or greater. Toll Road .... interstate or expressway that requires $$ to travel. When we were in CA, the shuttle driver called the expressways "freeway" because he said they were "free" to travel. When I've been on the East coast, I recall "turnpike." Hmm. Interesting. I grew up in Indiana - not too far from where you live, I think. I don't think I've ever used the term Expressway. I use Highway as a main road - usually multiple lanes and a State Road - that has access points (cross roads, maybe stoplights). I use Freeway in reference to a limited access Highway - with no crossroads, only access ramps. And yes, I call the Toll Road the Toll Road! |
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Post by breezeawaybabe on Dec 13, 2014 6:30:53 GMT -5
Highway
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