D1gger
Diamond Member
Yeah, I remembered that part too. Can't believe I forgot the raised section is a median though. I mean my work directly relates to roads; I should know this crap.
I know there's a road feature called a meridian though. Not sure what it is exactly, but it exists. 😛
Median Strip
n. Eastern, Midwestern, & Southern U.S.
The dividing area, either paved or landscaped, between opposing lanes of traffic on some highways. Also called median, ; also called regionally boulevard, mall, Also called medial strip, meridian, Also called neutral ground. See Regional Note at neutral ground.
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