roadwork

noun road·work \ ˈrōd-ˌwərk \

|Updated on: 24 Jun 2018

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Definition of roadwork

1 : work done in constructing or repairing roads

2 : conditioning for an athletic contest (such as a boxing match) consisting mainly of long runs

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Elsewhere, bad weather or roadworks are said to deter people from taking buses.

— The Economist, "Public transport is in decline in many wealthy cities," 21 June 2018
The summer heat, roadwork and construction can cause snakes to become more active and seek out alternate locations.

— scott berson, miamiherald, "Why did the snake cross the road? Who knows, but Virginia cops stopped traffic for it," 20 June 2018
Aurora police urge drivers to be cautious while downtown roadwork continues through June 28.

— jessie spangler, Aurora Beacon-News, "Downtown road construction to continue through next week," 20 June 2018
The plan details over $237 million in roadwork for 2019-2024, with most of the funds coming from the RTA sales tax and motor fuel taxes.

— susan demar lafferty, Daily Southtown, "Will County eyes five years of road work," 11 June 2018
The Michigan Department of Transportation cancelled roadwork for Tuesday on I-696, I-75, and U.S. 24 because of weather conditions, according to an email statement from MDOT on Monday.

— detroit free press staff, Detroit Free Press, "Light snow expected across metro Detroit," 6 Mar. 2018
Eversource works cooperatively with community leaders and customers to minimize the impact to traffic and coordinate with other roadwork happening in the area.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Putnam-Killingly Edition," 5 June 2018
Birmingham will contribute $224,000 or 5 percent of the total capital investment in the roadwork.

— erin edgemon, AL.com, "Vestavia Hills, Birmingham, other partners to widen Liberty Parkway," 21 Mar. 2018
Northwest Highway is expected to remain open for traffic during the project, though intermittent closures may occur during the roadwork portions, Mitchell said.

— jennifer johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Streetscape work to begin on Northwest Highway in Park Ridge," 21 May 2018

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