underpasses

noun

plural of underpass
as in overpasses

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  1. interchanges
  2. intersections
Noun
  • Other work has included refurbishing the pedestrian overpass between the 10th Avenue and Franklin Road interchanges, adding a sound wall along Hannibal Street and installing a traffic signal at the westbound ramps at the Centennial interchange.
    — Rose Evans June 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2026
Definition of interchanges
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  • The studies concluded that nearby intersections would continue to operate at acceptable levels, but school officials and parents remained concerned about traffic and pedestrian movement during drop-off and pickup.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge said the village purchased additional equipment, including message boards for road closures and light towers to use during power outages at busy intersections, to be better prepared for severe weather events.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of intersections
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