gyorsforgalmi

Gyorsforgalmi is a Hungarian term used in road transport to denote express or high-capacity roads designed for faster traffic. As an adjective, it appears in phrases such as gyorsforgalmi út (express road) or gyorsforgalmú út, and it is employed in planning, construction, and signage to indicate a road category that sits between standard rural or urban roads and motorways.

Express roads are intended to improve through traffic flow and reduce travel times by providing higher capacity and higher speed limits than ordinary roads. They typically feature design elements intended to facilitate continuous traffic movement, such as multiple lanes, controlled or partially controlled access, and interchanges that minimize at-grade intersections. However, they may not always meet the full standard of a motorway (autópálya), which generally has more stringent requirements for grade separation, access control, and tolling.

In Hungary, gyorsforgalmi roads are part of the national road network and are planned to connect major population centers and regional hubs, helping to relieve congestion on smaller regional roads. The category is used alongside motorways (autópálya) and other road classes in official documents, maps, and signage. The exact characteristics of a gyorsforgalmi road—such as allowed speeds, access restrictions, and level of grade separation—can vary by section and project, reflecting local planning decisions and road design standards.