roadwork
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In many cases, the barriers are still there, but little or no roadwork has happened.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
Park Service staff later inspected the road leading to the mine and found damage from the unpermitted movement of equipment and unauthorized roadwork, according to letters from park officials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2025
Both Highways England and Traffic Wales has said some contraflows may remain at major roadwork sites for safety reasons and added repair works could also take place in the case of a emergency.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2023
Highway 101, where major roadwork has raised traffic fears.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2023
The highway narrows to one lane, and we’re stuck behind a tractor-trailer driving the precise roadwork speed limit of thirty-five mph.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
China's Baidu is also to launch in the British capital, where winding streets, roadworks and pedestrian traffic bring unique challenges.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
Major roadworks are also being carried out on the M8 in West Lothian this weekend and drivers have been urged to allow extra time for their journeys.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Details of planned roadworks are also available from Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales and TrafficwatchNI.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2025
Meanwhile, roadworks and maintenance, all but abrogated in recent years due to the government’s financial woes, have been in full swing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2025
We reach the first barrier, which is like the barriers blocking off roadworks, or dug-up sewers: a wooden crisscross painted in yellow and black stripes, a red hexagon which means Stop.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
