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Some water had already begun to recede by Friday afternoon, but Ligonier Valley Police Chief Michael Matrunics still wanted to urge caution, especially for people driving on side roads that may still be flooded around the township.—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 There is no turning back, no compromise, no side road.—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026 Residents fear those small streets will become side roads for drivers looking to avoid traffic on Mallard Creek Road.—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026 The plans include rebuilding the bridges and multiple improvements beyond the roadway along Sand Creek, such as an overpass for pedestrians and bicyclists, noise walls to protect neighborhoods, smoothed interchanges, and better side roads.—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for side road