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justaprogressive

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7. Thruways & Turnpikes 👀

Reply to debm55 (Original post)

Sat Aug 2, 2025, 12:43 PM

Aug 2

what are these things?

Multi-lane highways are generally referred to as freeways (except in Los Angeles, where freeways are known locally as parking lots).

Turnpikes (usually shown in green on maps) are privately constructed freeways on which tolls are levied; thruways, parkways and expressways (plus others) may also be toll roads. The name turnpike comes from the first toll highways, the entrance to which was barred by revolving poles called ‘turn pikes’.

https://www.justlanded.com/english/United-States/Articles/Travel-Leisure/American-Roads

Headed north out of NYC

Taconic State Parkway