A belt highway is typically a four to six-lane highway that surrounds a city, acting as a bypass and a means of quicker transportation. Synonyms for belt highway include ring road, bypass, loop, and orbital. In some regions, the belt highway is known as a beltway or a ringway. The belt highway is typically used to divert heavy traffic from a city's center to speed up travel times and reduce congestion. These roads are also important in emergency situations as they can be used for evacuation efforts when needed. Belt highways are a crucial part of modern transportation infrastructure and help generate economic activities through improved connectivity.