The Freeway Alternative provides high mobility and full control of access. The typical roadway section is similar to the Expressway Alternative with the exception of a wider median as dictated by a higher design speed. Major elements of the Freeway Alternative include the following:

• Four-lane, divided roadway with full control of access on new location around urban areas
• Freeway-to-freeway interchanges (free-flowing) at other freeways
• Utilization of existing two-lane segments as a frontage road where applicable
• Utilization of existing four-lane segments in part or whole through upgrading mainline horizontal and vertical geometry, implementation of frontage roads, and access modifications
• Interchanges with state highways and higher traffic volume county roads