Highway and Expressway: In today’s rapidly changing world, traffic has become easier than ever, and the main reason for this is the improvement of our road network. Modern roads like highway and expressway have made the journey very fast and convenient. But do you know what is the difference between the highway and expressway? If not, let’s know:

Highways are usually 2 to 4 lane wide roads. These roads are usually constructed to connect rural areas and cities. They have a limit to the speed of travel and can pass through areas with more densely populated.

The expressway can have 6 to 8 lanes and these roads are mainly made for trains traveling at high speed. They are made at higher altitude, so that traffic can run easily and avoid any blockage. The expressway is designed as roads where there is complete facility to run the trains at a fast pace.

There is so much speed limit

The maximum speed limit of trains on the highway is usually 80–100 km/h. This speed limit depends on what kind of area the highway is passing through.

The maximum speed limit on the expressway can be 120 km/h. This happens because the expressway is designed for high speed trains and the trip interruptions here are less.

The entry and withdrawal of trains on the highway can occur from any place. It usually passes through cities or small villages, causing many turns and intersections on the way.

Special entrance and exit ramps are made for admission and withdrawal on the expressway. This ensures that the traffic can run fast and there is movement of vehicles without interruption.

So it seems toll tax

Low toll tax is charged to travel on the highway. This is because travel speed and comfortable facilities on the highway are not as much as expressways.

More toll tax is charged to travel on the expressway as it provides a better and fast travel experience. The expressway is designed in such a way that travel speed can be accelerated here, and passengers get high quality road facilities.

The National Highway NH44 is considered to be the longest highway in the country, which is 3745 km long and extends from Srinagar to Kanyakumari.

The length of the expressway is now about 4000 km, and it is mainly being built to connect large cities and different states.