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[[Image:JuliusThruwayWest.jpg|thumb|300px|right|[[Julius Thruway|Julius Thruway West]] in [[Las Venturas]], [[State of San Andreas|San Andreas]]]]
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[[Image:JuliusThruwayWest.jpg|thumb|300px|right|[[Julius Thruway|Julius Thruway West]] in [[Las Venturas (3D Universe)|Las Venturas]], [[San Andreas (3D Universe)|San Andreas]]]]
[[Image:HighwayMorning.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The highway servicing [[Flint County]]]]
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[[Image:HighwayMorning.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The highway serving [[Flint County]]]]
[[Image:Carnage.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Driving [[State of San Andreas|San Andreas]] highways can be treacherous]]
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[[Image:Carnage.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Driving on [[San Andreas (3D Universe)|San Andreas]] highways can be treacherous]]
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[[File:Highwaycrash-0.jpg|thumb|299x299px|A car pile up in the highway in [[Flint County]].]]
'''Highways''' are large main roads with four or more total lanes, encircling or connecting cities in various GTA games. They become particularly relevant in the large-scale multiple-city game, [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. While many highways remain unnamed, some are given specific designations, such as in GTA San Andreas.
 
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'''Highways''' are large main roads with four or more total lanes, encircling or connecting cities in various ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' games.
   
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They are particularly prevelant in games with large maps, such as [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. Many highways are unnamed, but others, such as those in GTA San Andreas, are named.
In general, highways are [[:Category:intersections|interconnected]], and provide smooth transitions from one region of the map to another without stopping. However, some highways are limited in their service and in the intersections they make with other major roads, and may not provide a more rapid alternative to smaller roads. Main local arteries are generally easier and more direct for in-city travel, but highways are quicker for inter-city travel.
 
   
 
Most highways are [[:Category:intersections|interconnected]], and provide smooth transitions from one region of the map to another without stopping. However, some highways are limited in their service and in the intersections they make with other major roads, and may not provide a faster alternative to smaller roads. Main roads are generally easier and more direct for inner-city travel, but highways are quicker for inter-city travel.
Most highways provide a much more rapid pace and more lanes than small roads, allowing for greater speeds and more room for maneuvering. However, in the 3D Universe, especially GTA San Andreas cars often switch lanes quickly without notice, and this can present a hazard for the player if traveling at high speeds, Almost any crash on a highway will cause cars to crash into the rear of the stopped vehicles, and particularly in GTA San Andreas this can trigger a chain reaction of explosions, especially in Las Venturas, where cars reach extreme speeds close to 150 km/h due to the fact that the highways there consist of long straight stretches. This also poses a high risk of being rear-ended.
 
   
 
Highways have more lanes than smaller roads, allowing for greater speeds and more room for maneuvering. However, in the 3D Universe, especially in GTA San Andreas, cars often switch lanes quickly and without warning, which can be particularly hazardous if the player is traveling at high speeds. Almost any minor crash on a highway will cause a major pile-up of other vehicles and can lead to a chain reaction of explosions. This is especially dangerous on the long, straight roads around [[Las Venturas (3D Universe)|Las Venturas]] where cars can reach speeds of 150 km/h.
Another hazard is that one will often times come across slower moving vehicles in certain places. These vehicles include the the [[Tractor]], [[Freeway]], [[Sanchez]], and other motorcycles. Also, the highways max speed periodically changes without notice on most Highways and the the other cars will slow down usually causing an unaware player to rear end them. Sometimes, the driver in the car you hit will get out and start attacking you or your vehicle with a [[Shovel]], [[Baseball Bat]], [[Golf Club]], or simply bare-handed.
 
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==Grand Theft Auto V==
 
 
When the player is travelling through the countryside, they can be faced with the hazard of slow-moving vehicles such as [[Tractor]]s, [[Freeway]]s, [[Sanchez]]s and other motorcycles. On most highways, the maximum speed limit often changes abruptly and without warning, causing vehicles in front of the player to slow down suddenly and lead to the risk of being rear-ended by the player. Sometimes, the driver of a rear-ended vehicle will exit and start attacking the player or their vehicle with either a [[Shovel]], [[Baseball Bat]], [[Golf Club]] or their fists.
The highway system in [[Grand Theft Auto V]] is most likely based on the real life US Interstate system, featuring real life highways such as Interstate 2. Grand Theft Auto V will also be the first GTA game with highways containing more than four-lanes, as seen in several screenshots, 8-lane highways can be seen in highly commuted parts of [[Los Santos in HD Universe|Los Santos]].
 
   
 
==Named highways and routes==
 
==Named highways and routes==
==='''[[Vice City in GTA III Era|Vice City]]'''===
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===[[Vice City in GTA III Era|Vice City]]===
 
*[[Bayshore Avenue]]
 
*[[Bayshore Avenue]]
==='''[[State of San Andreas|San Andreas]] ( GTA SA )'''===
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===[[San Andreas (3D Universe)|San Andreas]] (GTA SA)===
 
=====Main article: [[San Andreas highway system|San Andreas Highway System]]=====
 
=====Main article: [[San Andreas highway system|San Andreas Highway System]]=====
   
*[[Los Santos Freeway]] (A looped highway that travels through Los Santos and Red County)
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*[[Los Santos Freeway (3D Universe)|Los Santos Freeway]] (A looped highway that travels through Los Santos and Red County) <u>Interstate 25 </u>
*[[Julius Thruway]] (A highway encircling Las Venturas)
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*[[Julius Thruway]] (A highway encircling Las Venturas) <u>Interstate 226</u>
*[[Harry Gold Parkway]] (A major road connecting the Los Santos Freeway to Julius Thruway North via the middle of Las Venturas)
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*[[Harry Gold Parkway]] (A major road connecting the Los Santos Freeway to Julius Thruway North via the middle of Las Venturas) <u>Interstate 25 </u>
*[[San Fierro Highway]] (From Rodeo to San Fierro via the edge of Flint county and western Whetstone)
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*[[San Fierro Highway]] (From Rodeo to San Fierro via the edge of Flint county and western Whetstone)<u>Interstate 27</u>
*[[Las Venturas Highway]] (From Las Venturas to San Fierro via Tierra Robada and Bayside)
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*[[Las Venturas Highway]] (From Las Venturas to San Fierro via Tierra Robada and Bayside)<u> Interstate 26</u>
*[[San Fierro Bypass]] (From Foster Valley to Tierra Robada through San Fierro)
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*[[San Fierro Bypass]] (From Foster Valley to Tierra Robada through San Fierro) <u>Interstate 127</u>
*[[East Beach Freeway Extension]][[East Beach Freeway Extension|&nbsp;]](The freeway extension connecting the Los Santos Freeway to the stadium, via Ganton)
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*[[East Beach Freeway Extension]][[East Beach Freeway Extension|&nbsp;]](The freeway extension connecting the Los Santos Freeway to the stadium, via Ganton)<u> </u><u>Interstate 425 E</u>
*[[Santa Maria Freeway Extension]] (Another freeway extension, connecting the Los Santos Freeway (airport section) to the beach)
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*[[Santa Maria Freeway Extension]] (Another freeway extension, connecting the Los Santos Freeway (airport section) to the beach) <u>Interstate 425 W</u>
   
==='''[[Liberty City in GTA IV|Liberty City]]'''===
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===[[Liberty City in GTA IV|Liberty City]]===
 
*''See [[Freeways in GTA IV]]''
 
*''See [[Freeways in GTA IV]]''
   
==='''[[San Andreas in HD Universe|San Andreas]] ( GTA V )'''===
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===[[San Andreas in HD Universe|San Andreas]] (GTA V)===
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*[[Numbered Highways in San Andreas]]
 
===Highways===
 
*[[Del Perro Freeway]] (A major highway most likely located in [[Del Perro]])
 
*Elysian Fields Freeway
 
*[[Great Ocean Highway]]
 
*[[Senora Freeway]]
 
*[[Palomino Freeway]]
 
*[[Los Puerta Freeway]]
 
*[[Los Santos Freeway (GTA V)|Los Santos Freeway]]
 
*Olympic Freeway
 
*[[Palomino Freeway]]
 
*[[Senora Freeway]]
 
   
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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===3D Universe===
*Vice City has the least amount of highways for any GTA city, with only Bayshore Avenue as considered a highway.
 
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*Because of the constant pile-ups in San Andreas, this can provide an easy opportunity to make money early on. Simply go to any highway (preferably near the [[Mulholland Intersection]], or also near the airport, wait for a pile-up to begin, and wait for the explosions; dead pedestrians will drop money. The player should nonetheless be cautious as the player might be harmed by explosions, fires, debris, or even other bullets from the police.
*Liberty City is the city with most highways in the 3D Universe.
 
 
*Vice City has the fewest highways of any GTA city. [[Bayshore Avenue]] is considered a highway because it is a 4-lane road divided by a median.
*Grand Theft Auto V will be the first GTA game after the 2D Universe to contain four or more lanes on highways, but however, four lanes as one-ways was already frequent in GTA IV, as seen in [[Star Junction]].
 
 
===GTA IV===
 
*[[Liberty City (HD Universe)|Liberty City]] is the city with most highways in the HD Universe.
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===GTA V===
 
*Grand Theft Auto V is the first GTA game after the 2D Universe to contain four or more lanes on highways. However, four lanes as one-way streets were commonplace in GTA IV, as seen in [[Star Junction]].
 
[[Category:Ground Transport]]
 
[[Category:Ground Transport]]
 
[[Category:Transport in GTA San Andreas]]
 
[[Category:Transport in GTA San Andreas]]

Revision as of 22:12, 22 January 2015

JuliusThruwayWest

Julius Thruway West in Las Venturas, San Andreas

HighwayMorning

The highway serving Flint County

Carnage

Driving on San Andreas highways can be treacherous

Highwaycrash-0

A car pile up in the highway in Flint County.

Highways are large main roads with four or more total lanes, encircling or connecting cities in various Grand Theft Auto games.

They are particularly prevelant in games with large maps, such as Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto V. Many highways are unnamed, but others, such as those in GTA San Andreas, are named.

Most highways are interconnected, and provide smooth transitions from one region of the map to another without stopping. However, some highways are limited in their service and in the intersections they make with other major roads, and may not provide a faster alternative to smaller roads. Main roads are generally easier and more direct for inner-city travel, but highways are quicker for inter-city travel.

Highways have more lanes than smaller roads, allowing for greater speeds and more room for maneuvering. However, in the 3D Universe, especially in GTA San Andreas, cars often switch lanes quickly and without warning, which can be particularly hazardous if the player is traveling at high speeds. Almost any minor crash on a highway will cause a major pile-up of other vehicles and can lead to a chain reaction of explosions. This is especially dangerous on the long, straight roads around Las Venturas where cars can reach speeds of 150 km/h.

When the player is travelling through the countryside, they can be faced with the hazard of slow-moving vehicles such as Tractors, Freeways, Sanchezs and other motorcycles. On most highways, the maximum speed limit often changes abruptly and without warning, causing vehicles in front of the player to slow down suddenly and lead to the risk of being rear-ended by the player. Sometimes, the driver of a rear-ended vehicle will exit and start attacking the player or their vehicle with either a Shovel, Baseball Bat, Golf Club or their fists.

Named highways and routes

Vice City

San Andreas (GTA SA)

Main article: San Andreas Highway System
  • Los Santos Freeway (A looped highway that travels through Los Santos and Red County) Interstate 25
  • Julius Thruway (A highway encircling Las Venturas) Interstate 226
  • Harry Gold Parkway (A major road connecting the Los Santos Freeway to Julius Thruway North via the middle of Las Venturas) Interstate 25
  • San Fierro Highway (From Rodeo to San Fierro via the edge of Flint county and western Whetstone)Interstate 27
  • Las Venturas Highway (From Las Venturas to San Fierro via Tierra Robada and Bayside) Interstate 26
  • San Fierro Bypass (From Foster Valley to Tierra Robada through San Fierro) Interstate 127
  • East Beach Freeway Extension (The freeway extension connecting the Los Santos Freeway to the stadium, via Ganton) Interstate 425 E
  • Santa Maria Freeway Extension (Another freeway extension, connecting the Los Santos Freeway (airport section) to the beach) Interstate 425 W

Liberty City

San Andreas (GTA V)

See also

Trivia

3D Universe

  • Because of the constant pile-ups in San Andreas, this can provide an easy opportunity to make money early on. Simply go to any highway (preferably near the Mulholland Intersection, or also near the airport, wait for a pile-up to begin, and wait for the explosions; dead pedestrians will drop money. The player should nonetheless be cautious as the player might be harmed by explosions, fires, debris, or even other bullets from the police.
  • Vice City has the fewest highways of any GTA city. Bayshore Avenue is considered a highway because it is a 4-lane road divided by a median.

GTA IV

  • Liberty City is the city with most highways in the HD Universe.

GTA V

  • Grand Theft Auto V is the first GTA game after the 2D Universe to contain four or more lanes on highways. However, four lanes as one-way streets were commonplace in GTA IV, as seen in Star Junction.