turnpike
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The bugs are still so plentiful, the trained eye can spot them clinging to the trunks of tree of heaven while driving on the turnpike.
From National Geographic • Aug. 31, 2023
In addition to carrying traffic into Manhattan, the turnpike is, like Route 710 in Los Angeles, an artery heavily trafficked by freight trucks carrying goods between ports and warehouses in the area.
From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2023
It took multiple trail work seasons to complete the turnpike job, which required transporting gravel and wood by hand from as far as three-quarters of a mile away, not to mention lots of digging.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2022
It crossed over approximately 12 miles of the turnpike.
From Washington Post • Feb. 18, 2022
"Yes, of course. Just be careful. Traffic's terrible this time of day. And the rain will make things worse, especially on the turnpike."
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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