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footway

[foot-wey] / ˈfʊtˌweɪ /
NOUN
catwalk
Synonyms
STRONG


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"So we've got more staff deployed for example to work on road clearance and footway clearance and we've got additional kit coming in from other local authorities as well."

From BBC Jan. 6, 2026

A report found concerns on the route between Fochriw and Idris Davies School in Abertysswg, due to a section of "non-continuous footway" along a 30mph road.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2025

In a social media post, Merseyside Police said: "Both were dealt with for obstruction of the live lane and footway while the learner went to the shop."

From BBC Jan. 12, 2025

A council has admitted making a mistake over a new footway colour scheme, described variously by residents as a "snotty colour green" and "hideous".

From BBC May 11, 2022

Recrossing the bridge they left the gay throng and started briskly down the narrow footway of Front Street.

From Peggy Owen at Yorktown by Lucy Foster Madison




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