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Turnpike
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pedágio, portagem
(from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid
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autoestrada, estrada com peaje
a major highway, typically with a gate where travelers pay a fee for use
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turnpike
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Historically, turnpikes played a significant role in facilitating commerce between cities.
Drivers used the turnpike to bypass heavy traffic on the regular route.
Toll booths along the turnpike collected fees for maintenance and improvements.
The old turnpike was upgraded to accommodate more vehicles.
Travelers appreciated the smooth ride on the newly paved turnpike.
