👉 An autoroute is a type of road network that is designed to connect major cities, towns, and rural areas. In other words, it's a highway with multiple lanes for vehicles to travel on, but where each lane has its own separate motorway or expressway. Autoroutes are typically wider than freeways and can be used by cars, buses, and motorcycles. The term "autoroute" is often used in the context of international transportation and refers to any road network that connects major cities