divided highway

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a highway where traffic moving in opposite directions is separated by a median strip

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  • The new divided highway has greatly improved traffic flow.
  • Driving on a divided highway is generally safer due to the median barrier.
  • They plan to convert the old road into a divided highway next year.
  • Accidents are less common on a properly designed divided highway.
  • The scenic route included long stretches of divided highway through the mountains.
  • Many modern transportation networks rely on extensive systems of divided highways.
  • Always stay in your lane on a divided highway and avoid sudden maneuvers.
  • The construction of the new divided highway created many local jobs.
  • We drove for hours along the straight divided highway in the desert.
  • The state is investing in upgrading several roads to divided highways.