turnpike

noun

turn·pike | \ˈtərn-ˌpīk

Definition of turnpike

1a(1) : a road (such as an expressway) for the use of which tolls are collected

(2) : a road formerly maintained as a turnpike

b : a main road especially : a paved highway with a rounded surface

2 : tollgate

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the turnpike was jammed with people heading south for the long weekend

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The incident occurred on the turnpike at mile marker 267 in Orange County at 12:20 p.m., Lt. — Stephen Ruiz, OrlandoSentinel.com, "FedEx driver killed in freak accident on turnpike, FHP says," 21 June 2018 There was also a 44 percent decline in injury crashes throughout the entire 241-mile turnpike. — James Ewinger, cleveland.com, "Obeying Ohio's move-over law is one way to honor police, highway workers," 11 May 2018 The additional revenue will go toward maintenance of the state’s 552-mile turnpike system and cover a mandated obligation that the commission provide $450 million to PennDot each year for transit funding. — Jason Laughlin, Philly.com, "Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls to increase 6% in 2019," 3 July 2018 At least two eastbound lanes near the turnpike were unusable from rush hour until about midnight, said DOT spokesman Steve Olson. — Kevin Spear, OrlandoSentinel.com, "With more flooding expected on I-4, state officials order road builder to ensure better drainage," 17 May 2018 The Golden Triangle is considered the area near the turnpike’s Exit 13 and Route 9 that includes small businesses, regional retail, and corporate campuses as well as residents. — Jennifer Fenn Lefferts, BostonGlobe.com, "Draft Golden Triangle study is available for public review," 11 Apr. 2018 Tolls have increased every year since 2009, in part to pay for a long-term turnpike reconstruction project and to handle debt service. — Jason Laughlin, Philly.com, "Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls to increase 6% in 2019," 3 July 2018 The last time a popular referendum passed in Oklahoma was in 1954, when voters repealed a bill outlining a series of turnpike projects. — Washington Post, "Teachers’ group seeks to stop Oklahoma anti-tax question," 14 May 2018 But those traveling east on the road have to crane their necks to see approaching eastbound traffic coming over a hill on the turnpike. — Peter Marteka, Courant Community, "Glastonbury Looking To Align Douglas Road And Sycamore Street," 11 July 2018

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