Flyover

usgb/ˈflaɪəʊvər/
noun

A bridge built above a road or railway allowing other vehicles to pass underneath.

The city is planning to build a flyover to reduce traffic congestion.
Visual representation of "flyover" - A bridge built above a road or railway allowing other vehicles to pass underneath

Often appears as...

  • build a flyover
  • cross a flyover
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Visual representation of "flyover"
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Urban Infrastructure

Often used in the context of city planning and traffic management.

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The new flyover will ease the morning commute.
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Traffic Flow

Indicates an intention to improve vehicular movement and reduce congestion.

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Officials argue the flyover is vital for improving traffic flow.
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Spatial Reference

Used to describe the relative position of roads in a multi-layer traffic situation.

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Our hotel is just beyond the flyover.
Visual representation of the word "Flyover"

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