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roadwork

[rohd-wurk] / ˈroʊdˌwɜrk /


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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

The Park Service eventually sent the mine operators and two contractors a $213,387 bill for costs and damages stemming from the incident, along with the roadwork allegedly performed the previous May.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2025

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

Highway 101, where major roadwork has raised traffic fears.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 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

Patrick told BBC Politics North that he blames a perfect storm of rising utility and wage prices, people's changing habits and major roadworks directly outside the pub, which began in the summer.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

The judge said the company had failed to manage roadworks which led to the deaths and they didn't protect the public.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 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

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

Over the river, roadworks were forcing us on a detour toward the old County Hall.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan


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