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intersection
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road junction where two or more roads either meet or cross at grade
An intersection is a place where two or more roads meet or cross each other at the same level. Intersections matter because they're where traffic from different directions comes together, making them important points for managing vehicle flow and safety.
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Intersection at Tverskaya Zastava Square in Moscow, Russia An intersection in rural Grande Champagne, France An intersection or an at-grade junction is a junction where two or more roads converge, diverge, meet or cross at the same height, as opposed to an interchange, which uses bridges or tunnels to separate different roads. Major intersections are often delineated by gores and may be classified by road segments, traffic controls and lane design.