Junction

Intersection of transportation routes.

intersection node

A junction is a point where two or more things meet or connect. In transportation, it refers to an intersection of roads, railway lines, or other routes.

/ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

From Latin junctio(n-), from iungere, to join.

A junction is like a crossroads where roads, railways, or other transportation routes meet, allowing people and goods to change direction.

The term 'junction' is used in various transportation systems, including roads, railways, and waterways
Some junctions are complex structures with multiple routes merging or diverging
The Dumbarton Castle Junction is a significant railway junction in Scotland

What is a junction? It's where two or more transportation routes connect
What are different types of junctions? They include road junctions, railway junctions, and airport intersections
How do junctions help transportation? They allow for efficient transfer between different routes

crossing connection meeting point

intersection connection

railway junction road intersection T-junction

network system

geographical feature transportation infrastructure