limited-access
adjective
lim·it·ed-ac·cess
ˈli-mə-təd-ˈak-ˌses 
of a road
: having access restricted to a relatively small number of points
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In anticipation of busy roads this weekend, the Connecticut Department of Transportation is halting construction and maintenance on limited-access highways from 6 a.m. on Friday to 6 a.m. Tuesday.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2026
While destinations like Greece and Spain still dominate, the beaches that rank highest tend to be those that require more effort to reach, whether by boat, hike or limited-access roads.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026
On April 24, exactly one year later, the venue expands its offerings with an exclusive, limited-access VIP lounge experience, cheekily named Studio 24.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
He was cited for stopping on a limited-access roadway and refusing to comply with officers' instructions.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Coleman was also cited for stopping on a limited-access highway and expired registration over six months (first violation).
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
In February, limited-access day passes for some customers will also be available for purchase, subject to space availability.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
This interchange is part of ITD’s project to develop Idaho 16 as a limited-access freeway between Interstate 84 and Idaho 44.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Dec. 2025
Florida has not built a new limited-access highway without tolls since 1992.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2026
While destinations like Greece and Spain still dominate, the beaches that rank highest tend to be those that require more effort to reach, whether by boat, hike or limited-access roads.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026
On April 24, exactly one year later, the venue expands its offerings with an exclusive, limited-access VIP lounge experience, cheekily named Studio 24.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
He was cited for stopping on a limited-access roadway and refusing to comply with officers' instructions.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Coleman was also cited for stopping on a limited-access highway and expired registration over six months (first violation).
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
In February, limited-access day passes for some customers will also be available for purchase, subject to space availability.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
This interchange is part of ITD’s project to develop Idaho 16 as a limited-access freeway between Interstate 84 and Idaho 44.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Dec. 2025
Florida has not built a new limited-access highway without tolls since 1992.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Limited-access.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limited-access. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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