multiple carriageway road segment; multiple carriageway road; multiple carriageway

roadway comprised of more than two carriageways
NOTE 1 to entry: The PIARC term is “multiple carriageway road” and is recognized as a preferred term. As per the definitions provided in this document, “dual carriageway road segment”3.1.8) is more accurate and is the most preferred term. The term “dual carriageway” by itself is not preferred but admitted.
NOTE 2 to entry: The separate carriageways are typically designed for separate traffic for (often multiple) specific operational reasons, such as direction of travel, category of vehicle (e.g. high occupancy vehicle), local versus through travel, etc.

Application Area: ITS Architecture