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alternate route



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Degrate had turned down FM 2989 as an alternate route.

From Slate • Oct. 17, 2025

An alternate route to the east was considered, but then dropped because of costs and state park resources.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

“By opening this alternate route, we will support the flow of marine traffic into Baltimore.”

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2024

Now, they are also planning to drill 180m perpendicular to the main site of drilling to create an alternate route to reach the workers.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2023

“Mrs. O’Leary is calling your parents to tell them you might be a little late because of the alternate route, the traffic, and the weather so they don’t worry.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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