roadworks

/ ˈrəʊdˌwɜːks /

plural noun

1. repairs to a road or cable under a road, esp when forming a hazard or obstruction to traffic

Example Sentences

Dyson says that when buses were running late it was usually caused by bad traffic, roadworks, bad weather and a lack of bus lanes - factors outside of drivers’ control.

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With major roadworks around the city, United had already been fined by Uefa for the late kick-off of a game against Valencia after their team coach got stuck on the way to Old Trafford.

From BBC

A young man on a Lime bike has suddenly overtaken a car in the next lane to dodge a roadworks sign.

From BBC

He describes the current state of the nation's roads as "appalling" and says while he can deal with errant drivers, roadworks seem to be a growing and never-ending issue.

From BBC

"For us, roadworks leave us constantly trying to catch up."

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