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roadworks
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plural noun
- repairs to a road or cable under a road, esp when forming a hazard or obstruction to traffic
Example Sentences
"It's difficult, you can't blame the drivers because you've got roadworks and all the rest of it, and I understand that," she said.
What is it like for those living near the National Highways' longest-running roadworks?
"It's quite embarrassing when you read the news and see you've got the longest-running roadworks in the country," says Tina Townsend, who runs the Witham Hub community centre.
The roadworks are the longest-running on National Highways' 4,500-mile network, which covers mostly motorways and major A-roads.
Alistair McColm, who runs the kennels and cattery, previously told the BBC his staff often received abuse from motorists over delays caused by the roadworks.
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