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Transport terrestre - Infrastructures routières et intersections

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divided highway

a road designed to accommodate two lanes of traffic in each direction, typically separated by a central barrier or grassy median

autoroute à doubles voies

autoroute à doubles voies

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undivided highway

a road where traffic in both directions shares the same lanes without a physical barrier between them

route non séparée

route non séparée

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interstate highway

a network of highways that connects cities and states across the United States

autoroute inter-étatique

autoroute inter-étatique

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spur route

a secondary road that diverges from a main road or highway

route d'accès

route d'accès

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super two

a two-lane road with added features like passing lanes or wider shoulders to enhance safety and traffic flow

super deux

super deux

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smart highway

a roadway equipped with advanced technology to enhance safety, efficiency, and connectivity for vehicles and drivers

autoroute intelligente

autoroute intelligente

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elevated highway

a type of road that is built above ground level, typically supported by pillars or columns

autoroute surélevée

autoroute surélevée

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controlled-access highway

a road designed for high-speed traffic with no intersections, direct property access, or traffic signals, and with entry and exit points managed by ramps

autoroute à accès contrôlé

autoroute à accès contrôlé

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local-express lane system

a type of road system with separate lanes for local and fast-moving express traffic

système de voies locales et express

système de voies locales et express

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on-ramp

a short road that allows vehicles to enter a highway or motorway

bretelle d'accès

bretelle d'accès

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off-ramp

a short road on a highway or freeway that drivers use to leave the main road

bretelle de sortie

bretelle de sortie

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turn-off

a junction or exit that allows vehicles to leave the main road and access a different route or destination

sortie

sortie

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corner

the point where two roads meet at an angle

coin

coin

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crossroad

the place where a road is crossed by another

carrefour

carrefour

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fork

a point where the path splits into two different directions

embranchement

embranchement

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rotary

a circular intersection where traffic flows around a central island, also known as a roundabout

rond-point

rond-point

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traffic circle

an area where two or more roads join and all the traffic must move in the same direction around a circular structure

ronde

ronde

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roundabout

a circular intersection with a central island where traffic flows in one direction around the island

rond-point

rond-point

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gore

a small, usually triangular piece of land found where two roads or highways diverge or merge

gore

gore

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quadrant roadway intersection

a type of road junction where two roads intersect at right angles, forming four distinct sections or quadrants

intersection routière en quadrants

intersection routière en quadrants

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seagull intersection

a type of traffic junction where a road branches off from a main road, forming a T-shape

intersection en forme de mouette

intersection en forme de mouette

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three-way intersection

a junction where three roads meet

carrefour à trois voies

carrefour à trois voies

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continuous-flow intersection

a traffic design where left-turning vehicles are directed to merge into dedicated lanes before reaching the intersection

intersection à flux continu

intersection à flux continu

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T-intersection

a junction where one road ends and meets another at a right angle, resembling the shape of the letter T

intersection en T

intersection en T

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grade crossing

a place at which a railroad meets a road on the same surface

passage à niveau

passage à niveau

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railroad crossing

a place at which a road meets a railroad, typically marked by gates, signals, or warning signs to alert drivers and pedestrians of approaching trains

passage à niveau

passage à niveau

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level junction

a point where two or more roads meet at the same height, often requiring drivers to yield or follow specific traffic rules

carrefour à niveau

carrefour à niveau

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interchange

a place where a vehicle can switch from one highway to another without having to cross traffic

échangeur

échangeur

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diamond interchange

a type of road junction where two major roads cross, and traffic flows through a series of intersections resembling the shape of a diamond

échangeur en diamant

échangeur en diamant

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diverging diamond interchange

a type of road junction where traffic briefly crosses to the opposite side of the road before returning to its original side

échangeur à diamant divergent

échangeur à diamant divergent

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directional interchange

a structured road junction where drivers can change from one major road to another

échangeur directionnel

échangeur directionnel

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cloverleaf interchange

a type of road junction where highways or motorways intersect and cross over one another, resembling the shape of a cloverleaf

échangeur en trèfle

échangeur en trèfle

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single-point urban interchange

a specific type of road junction where two highways cross, and all traffic movements are controlled by a single set of traffic signals located at a central point

échangeur urbain à point unique

échangeur urbain à point unique

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stack interchange

a type of road junction where different levels of highways cross over each other, allowing smooth traffic flow and minimizing congestion

échangeur empilé

échangeur empilé

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trumpet interchange

a type of road junction where one highway crosses over another, forming a trumpet-like shape

échangeur en trompette

échangeur en trompette

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spaghetti junction

a busy intersection where many highways meet, with lots of ramps and bridges crossing over each other

carrefour enchevêtré

carrefour enchevêtré

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Michigan left

a type of intersection design where instead of making a left turn directly, drivers first turn right and then make a U-turn at a designated spot further ahead

virage Michigan

virage Michigan

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four-way stop

an intersection where vehicles from four different directions must come to a complete halt and yield to others before proceeding

intersection à quatre voies

intersection à quatre voies

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