I-71
Cleveland-Columbus connector route
I-71 is Interstate 71, a major highway running from Louisville, Kentucky, through Columbus to Cleveland, Ohio.
Like other Interstate designations, I-71 functions as a proper noun in navigation and traffic reports: There's a backup on I-71 near downtown, Take I-71 north to the exit for the stadium.
Major road for travel
- interstateBetween political regions
- freewayHighway without tolls
- corridorEnclosed connecting walkway
- ColumbusOhio's seat of government
Cincinnati · Cleveland · Louisville · Kentucky · Ohio · northbound · southbound · exits
Movement along routes
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- rush hourBusiest commuting period
- bottleneckConstriction limiting throughput
- delaysPauses before proceeding
construction · detour · travel time · downtown · commuters · merge · backup · accidents
Extended pleasure drive
- rest areasDesignated roadside stopping points
- service plazasHighway complexes with amenities
- gas stationsVehicle refueling facilities
- fast foodSpeedy prepared meals
scenic · milestones · pit stop · navigation · GPS · driving · motels · billboards
Goods being transported
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- shippingTransporting goods to destinations
- semi-trucksLarge freight-hauling vehicles
- haulersThose who transport goods
cargo · rest stops · weigh stations · diesel · commercial vehicles · long-haul · truck stops · fleet
highway
Major road for travel
- interstateBetween political regions
- freewayHighway without tolls
- corridorEnclosed connecting walkway
Columbus · Cincinnati · Cleveland · Louisville · Kentucky · Ohio · northbound · southbound · exits · mile markers
traffic
Movement along routes
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- rush hourBusiest commuting period
- bottleneckConstriction limiting throughput
delays · construction · detour · travel time · downtown · commuters · merge · backup · accidents · road work
road trip
Extended pleasure drive
- rest areasDesignated roadside stopping points
- service plazasHighway complexes with amenities
- gas stationsVehicle refueling facilities
fast food · scenic · milestones · pit stop · navigation · GPS · driving · motels · billboards · state line
freight
Goods being transported
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- shippingTransporting goods to destinations
- semi-trucksLarge freight-hauling vehicles
haulers · cargo · rest stops · weigh stations · diesel · commercial vehicles · long-haul · truck stops · fleet · distribution
I-71local road
Low-traffic neighborhood thoroughfare
scenic byway · country lane · dirt road · walking path · bike trail