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
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
How quickly repairs are made will depend on a variety of factors, including the time it takes to assess the damage, equipment replacement, roadwork access issues and workforce availability.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2024
When a major highway needs roadwork, commuters don’t just wait around until it’s complete.
From Slate ● Mar. 17, 2024
Even on the island, I attempted to follow my old boxing routine of doing roadwork and muscle-building from Monday through Thursday and then resting for the next three days.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Laura said people who drive on the A9 tend to use a satnav as a safety feature to avoid collisions and roadworks.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
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
Willie Hamilton, the firm's operations director, said a significant increase in roadworks was his biggest headache.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 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
