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grade separation

/ˈɡreɪd ˌsepəˈreɪʃən/

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/ˈɡreɪd ˌsepəˈreɪʃən/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТермин транспортного проектирования, обозначающий пересечение, где две дороги, железнодорожные пути или другие маршруты находятся на разных уровнях, позволяя движению проходить без пересечения на одном уровне.

A transportation engineering term referring to a crossing where two roads, railways, or other routes are at different levels, allowing traffic to pass without intersecting at the same grade.

  1. Transportation infrastructureC1formal

    A design that allows two or more transportation routes (such as roads, railways, or pedestrian paths) to cross each other at different levels, eliminating the need for an at-grade intersection.

    ruРазвязка в разных уровнях

    • The new highway uses grade separation to avoid traffic lights at major crossings.
    • Grade separation is essential for high-speed rail lines to prevent collisions.
    • Engineers designed a grade separation for the pedestrian walkway over the busy road.