alternate route

Example Sentences

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Motorists will be forced to drive all the way around the mountainous Camp Pendleton — which spans 125,000 acres — utilizing Interstate 15 as the primary alternate route.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2025

Degrate had turned down FM 2989 as an alternate route.

From Slate • Oct. 17, 2025

While he has not pushed Congress to formally authorise the creation of a US fund, the Intel investment model might provide an alternate route without the oversight and regulation that could accompany congressional action.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

“By opening this alternate route, we will support the flow of marine traffic into Baltimore.”

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2024

“Mrs. O’Leary is calling your parents to tell them you might be a little late because of the alternate route, the traffic, and the weather so they don’t worry.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith