What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lacking will to use US highway, cutting out middle of journey (9)" mean?

The definition is "Lacking". The wordplay uses a deletion. INTESTATE (deletion) + (deletion) = INTESTATE; definition: "Lacking will" The answer is INTESTATE.

Lacking will to use US highway, cutting out middle of journey (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29011 | 22 Across | 2023-03-07 flower

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