as in highways
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
hair-raising tales of outlaws who ambushed coaches traveling the high roads
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This is especially true when traveling long distances away from expressways and major highways, where fast Tesla Superchargers are now common.—
Adam L. Neal,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026 -
Over time, the state also built a huge transportation and logistics sector, driven by its highways, railroads and airports for both cargo and passengers.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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As electric vehicle makers struggle to remain relevant, a new competitor is about to hit California’s roads.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Three people were killed in as many crashes on Arkansas roads from Monday to Wednesday, according to preliminary police reports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, protesters flooded nearby streets and surrounded vehicles heading toward the Oscars, bringing arrivals ahead of the show’s start time to a halt.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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Parking is limited in South Boston, and multiple streets will be closed.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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While no freeways will be closed, some on-ramps and off-ramps will be temporarily blocked.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Arizona Department of Transportation plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements across the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Active Transportation Commission will provide feedback on four ongoing projects related to Fruitridge Road, one of Sacramento’s most dangerous thoroughfares; Arden Way and Auburn Boulevard; Stockton Boulevard, including bus routes along the roadway; and bike lanes on T Street.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Downtown, museums like The Broad sit near lively outdoor plazas, while main thoroughfares like Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice and Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles proper invite visitors to wander between boutiques, cafes, and galleries under the sun.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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The impact may be felt most on long-haul international routes, which burn significantly more fuel than shorter flights.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Buses on the 9, 10, 11, 16, and 47 routes will be detoured around the parade.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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This is especially true when traveling long distances away from expressways and major highways, where fast Tesla Superchargers are now common.—
Adam L. Neal,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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As of last year, those levels were 19% higher near highways than other roadways, Green added.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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