roadwork
noun
road·work
ˈrōd-ˌwərk 
1
: work done in constructing or repairing roads
2
: conditioning for an athletic contest (such as a boxing match) consisting mainly of long runs
Examples of roadwork in a Sentence
The roadwork caused a backup in traffic.
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For a long time, Google Maps couldn’t match the quality of the reporting on its own Maps app, which mainly showed alerts for congestion, crashes, or roadwork.
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Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Feb. 2025
So being prepared for traffic or roadwork and planning ahead is key.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
The roadwork in West Sacramento is scheduled to kick off ahead of the weekend.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
At the time of impact, a seven-person roadwork crew was fixing potholes on the bridge and were plunged into the water; only one survived with serious injuries.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Feb. 2025
So being prepared for traffic or roadwork and planning ahead is key.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
The roadwork in West Sacramento is scheduled to kick off ahead of the weekend.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
At the time of impact, a seven-person roadwork crew was fixing potholes on the bridge and were plunged into the water; only one survived with serious injuries.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Roadwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadwork. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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