roadwork

Example Sentences

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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

Crews said the car collided with a highways roadwork protection vehicle within a closed work zone and the driver had become trapped.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2025

When a major highway needs roadwork, commuters don’t just wait around until it’s complete.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2024

The construction, roadwork and closures associated with staging the Las Vegas Grand Prix took months and were no small inconvenience to the community.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 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