2+1 road
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000007
A highway configuration featuring three lanes, where the middle lane alternates in direction to provide an overtaking opportunity for traffic. This design separates opposing traffic flows with a barrier or wide median in sections, enhancing safety. Such roads are common in countries like Sweden and Finland, often used on routes with moderate traffic volumes.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000007 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Transport and logistics |
| References | 2+1 road (Wikipedia) |
| Translations | German: 2+1-Straße; Spanish: carretera 2+1; French: route 2+1 |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-IND-000007",
"term": "2+1 road",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A highway configuration featuring three lanes, where the middle lane alternates in direction to provide an overtaking opportunity for traffic. This design separates opposing traffic flows with a barrier or wide median in sections, enhancing safety. Such roads are common in countries like Sweden and Finland, often used on routes with moderate traffic volumes.",
"subject": "Transport and logistics",
"references": [
"2+1 road (Wikipedia)"
],
"translations": {
"de": "2+1-Straße",
"es": "carretera 2+1",
"fr": "route 2+1"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/2-plus-1-road/"
}
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