Should the word thruway be capitalized?

The word "thruway" is generally not capitalized unless it is part of a proper name.

Examples:

* Not capitalized: We drove on the thruway to get to the city.

* Capitalized: The New York State Thruway is a major highway.

The reason for this is that "thruway" is a common noun, while "New York State Thruway" is a specific name (proper noun).

Here's a simple rule of thumb:

* If the word "thruway" is used in a general sense, it is not capitalized.

* If the word "thruway" is part of a specific name, it is capitalized.