> The term “turnpike” specifically refers to roadways constructed and operated privately. I don't know about the rest of the comment, but this is definitely no

> The term “turnpike” specifically refers to roadways constructed and operated privately. I don't know about the rest of the comment, but this is definitely not correct. According to the OED, the term "turnpike" as a shortening of "turnpike road" pre-dates the United States, and generally refers to any toll road, not specifically privately operated ones.