state highway
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Definition
Noun: A state highway is a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic, maintained by a state or provincial government rather than the national government. It forms a primary part of a state's road network, connecting major cities and regions within its borders.
Usage
The term "state highway" is used to specify a category of major road that is under the jurisdiction of a state government. It is often part of a numbered system (e.g., State Highway 1, State Route 101).
Examples
- The accident caused a significant delay on State Highway 520 during the morning commute.
- To get to the coast, you'll need to take State Highway 1 for about fifty miles.
- Funding for the repair of this state highway comes from the state's transportation budget.
Advanced Usage
- "state highway system": Refers to the entire network of state-maintained highways within a specific state.
- The governor proposed a new tax to improve the aging state highway system.
- "state highway patrol": Refers to the police force responsible for enforcing traffic laws on state highways.
- The state highway patrol officer directed traffic around the collision.
Variants and Related Words
- State route: A synonym often used interchangeably with "state highway," especially on maps and signs (e.g., State Route 99).
- U.S. Highway / Interstate Highway: These are categories of highways maintained by the federal government, forming a national network, as opposed to a state highway.
- Provincial highway: The equivalent term used in some countries like Canada and Australia for a highway maintained by a provincial government.
Synonyms
- State road
- State route
- Main road (a more general term)
Related Phrases
- "designated state highway": Officially recognized and numbered as part of the state's system.
- This county road was recently upgraded to a designated state highway.
Noun
- a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic