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freeway

[free-wey] / ˈfriˌweɪ /


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The two-lane carriageway in the sky was one of the first sections of the M4 and a relic of the 1960s freeway building boom after the explosion in postwar car ownership.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

The self-driving car company, is recalling certain fifth-generation automated driving systems after a number of events in which its cars didn’t recognize and drove past ramp-closure signs into pre-planned freeway construction zones.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Waymo is recalling External link 3,871 robo-taxis to correct software that might allow a vehicle to enter a freeway construction zone, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

At the beginning of 2025, he posted a meme showing Barack Obama behind the wheel of Simpson’s Bronco, speeding away from cop cars on the freeway.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

I agree to check the parks where he and his friends like to hang out, and the bike trail that runs parallel to the freeway.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

There’s also a mill — a 40,000-square foot workshop space — a cafe, plenty of parking and quick access to area freeways.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Last week, the company also halted rides on freeways in some cities for a few days to tweak how the vehicles responded to construction zones.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

Last week, Waymo suspended its service on U.S. freeways due to safety concerns, particularly regarding flooded roads and construction zones.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

The company told Reuters it had also suspended services on US freeways as it works to improve its cars' performances in construction zones.

From BBC May 22, 2026

Linda didn’t like driving on freeways, not if she could help it.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway




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