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"Overpass" vs "Underpass": the two sides of urban pathways
Anwar Kareem 04/10/2024, 13:04English.me team member
What is similar?
Both are structures associated with roads or railways allowing for passage at different levels.
What is different?
An overpass is a bridge or structure that allows roads or pedestrians to cross over a barrier, typically a road or railway, while an underpass allows passage beneath something.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Overpass- The highway was blocked, so we took the overpass to avoid traffic.
- The pedestrian overpass provides a safe crossing over the busy street.
- The train traveled through the underpass beneath the road.
- There's an underpass that cyclists can use to get across the highway.
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