overhead crossing
[/ˈoʊvərhed ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/]
nounpl: overhead crossings
passagem aérea; travessia elevada
1. A bridge or structure that allows passage over something (road, railway, or waterway) at a height above the obstruction
The overhead crossing allowed pedestrians to safely cross the busy highway.
A passagem aérea permitiu que os pedestres atravessassem com segurança a rodovia movimentada.
2. In railway terminology, a bridge carrying one railway line over another
The train passed under the overhead crossing without any delays.
O trem passou sob a passagem aérea sem atrasos.
3. An aerial structure or bridge designed for crossing over obstacles at an elevated level
The new overhead crossing reduced traffic congestion in the city center.
A nova passagem aérea reduziu o congestionamento de trânsito no centro da cidade.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cross over the overhead crossing
beneath the overhead crossing
overhead crossing infrastructure
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