roadwork

noun

road·work ˈrōd-ˌwərk

: work done in constructing or repairing roads

: 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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Pima County to see nearly $1B for roadwork Pima County would be allotted $849 million for projects including a new interchange at I-10 and Country Club Road, along with reconstruction of the existing interchange at Kino Parkway and widening of the freeway. —

Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 22 June 2024 The city isn't on the hook for any of that roadwork, either. —

Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024 Also Read Noah Kahan, Reneé Rapp Team For ‘Stick Season’ At Hollywood Bowl Kahan’s roadwork in support of Stick Season will continue in North America and internationally through late September. —

Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 Aug. 2024 Rome’s long history, stretching back almost 2,800 years, means that roadworks often lead to archaeological discoveries. —

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