trunk road

noun

1. a main road, esp one that is suitable for heavy vehicles

Example Sentences

Clement Cuthbertson, a DUP councillor for Mid Ulster, said the figures "mightn't be considered that surprising given that Mid Ulster has so many rural roads and important trunk roads that constantly need maintenance".

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Each year, our operating companies undertake a review of collisions on the trunk road network to identify cluster sites, or routes with recorded collisions that may be worthwhile of further investigation.

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The A9 is Scotland's longest trunk road and often described as the spine of the Scottish road network.

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Charges can currently only be imposed on Wales' trunk road network - the M4 motorway and major A roads - in limited circumstances.

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The London-wide transport body is generally responsible for trunk roads in and out of the city centre, along with the congestion charge's boundary roads and the North and South Circulars.

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