Grade Separation (Noun)
Meaning
A crossing that uses an underpass or overpass.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The highway department decided to build a grade-separation at the busy intersection to reduce congestion and improve safety.
- The city's transportation plan included the construction of several grade-separations to reduce the risk of accidents at railroad crossings.
- The new highway interchange features a complex grade-separation system with multiple levels of bridges and tunnels.
- To reduce traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety, the city built a grade-separation at the intersection of Main Street and the railroad tracks.
- The engineers designed a grade-separation at the airport's entrance to keep vehicle traffic flowing smoothly and prevent delays.