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via de trânsito pesado

[ˈvi.ə dʒi ˈtrɐ̃.zi.tu pɛˈza.du]
nounfemininepl: vias de trânsito pesado
heavy traffic route
1. A road or street designed and designated for the movement of large vehicles such as trucks, buses, and commercial vehicles with heavy loads
The new via de trânsito pesado bypasses the city center, reducing congestion on residential streets.
A nova via de trânsito pesado contorna o centro da cidade, reduzindo o congestionamento nas ruas residenciais.
2. A thoroughfare with structural reinforcement and signage to accommodate and facilitate the passage of heavy commercial traffic
Trucks are required to use the via de trânsito pesado during rush hours.
Os caminhões são obrigados a usar a via de trânsito pesado durante as horas de pico.
Synonyms
via de trânsitorodovia de cargarota de caminhõesvia comercial
Antonyms
via residencialvia localrua de pedestres

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via de trânsito pesado
Standard usage in traffic regulations and urban planning
São Paulo
via de trânsito pesado / rodovia de trânsito pesado
Commonly used in metropolitan traffic management
Portugal
via de circulação de pesados / estrada de trânsito pesado
Alternative phrasing preferred in Portuguese transportation terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

desviar da via de trânsito pesado
via de trânsito pesado congestionada
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