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northbound

[nawrth-bound] / ˈnɔrθˌbaʊnd /


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The section of the M9 from Junction 3 to Junction 4 northbound and southbound remains closed with local diversions in place.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Smoke from some of the fires forced the closure of the M6 northbound between junctions five and six, causing more than two hours of delays.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

The crash, involving a lorry and a car, happened at about 10:30 BST on the northbound carriageway near the Colchester United football stadium.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert, warning drivers to expect delays of more than two hours as the two to four northbound lanes will be blocked until further notice.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Shin walked to the freight yard at Gilju station and crawled aboard a northbound boxcar.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden




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