i not sure why a highway is called a highway but a highway is a main road connecting to main city's.
It originated as a word for Roman roads, which in the middle ages were the main roads and of much better construction than contemporary ones. One major difference in the construction of Roman roads was that they were raised in the center (i.e. high) to improve drainage whereas the majority of contemporary roads were flat as it simplified construction.
A highway is called a highway because it is a major road intended for high-speed travel between destinations, typically connecting cities and towns. The term "highway" originally referred to a main road or route for travelers.
I’m almost positive that a highway is called a highway because you can go high speeds. It’s short for high-speedway.
The Eyre Highway crosses the Nullarbor Plain in Australia.
The term "highway" originally referred to a major public road, emphasizing its importance and volume of traffic. "Low-way" would suggest the opposite, that the road is not heavily used or significant, which is why the term "highway" has stuck.
Highways are called highways because they are typically long, major roads designed for high-speed travel between cities or regions. The term "highway" originated from the idea that these roads were elevated or built on high ground to provide a smoother and more efficient route for transportation.
"Highway bound" refers to being on the way to a highway or headed in the direction of a highway. It can also imply that someone is about to embark on a journey that involves traveling on a major road.
EDSA was named Highway 54 to honor President Ramon Magsaysay, the 7th President of the Philippines, who served from 1953 to 1957. He was the 7th President and nicknamed "the Incorruptible." The highway was originally called Highway 54 because it was 54 kilometers long.
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The National Defense Highway System is usually called the Interstate Highway System or the Eisenhower Highway System.
The Pan American Highway
Kenya has a super highway... Its called thika super highway
A Roman highway or main road is called a "via".
Yes, Nevada has a stretch of highway called the Extraterrestrial Highway. A while back (1996), Highway 375 was officially named the Extraterrestrial Highway for the sightings that took place along its length. It is near Area 51. Use the links below for more information.Yes, it is Nevada State Route 375.
There is one called 'Pacific Highway Ghost' by Joe Townley
The main highway that runs the length of the island is called State Highway 1.
The white line on the shoulder of a highway is called the FOG line
B/c they robbed people travelling along the highway.
It's called the Trans-Canada highway. Check out this site for more information if you're interested http://transcanadahighway.com/ here's an overview of the highway ...
Highway 50 through nevada. It is called the lonliest stretch of highway in the country