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Turnpike
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плата за проезд, шлагбаум
(from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid
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платная дорога, трасса с платным въездом
a major highway, typically with a gate where travelers pay a fee for use
What is a "turnpike"?
A turnpike is a toll road or highway where drivers must pay a fee to use it. These roads are often major routes that connect cities or regions and are designed for long-distance travel. The tolls collected are typically used to maintain or improve the road. Turnpikes can be found in many countries and are often a more direct and faster way to travel compared to other roads. They are named "turnpikes" because historically, a wooden pole or barrier, called a "pike", was used to block traffic until the toll was paid.
Example
Drivers used the turnpike to bypass heavy traffic on the regular route.
The old turnpike was upgraded to accommodate more vehicles.
Travelers appreciated the smooth ride on the newly paved turnpike.
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