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ROHDW-urks/ˈrəʊdwɜːks/

Roadworks are repairs or building work on a road (UK; usually treated as plural). They cause cones, temporary lights, and delays. US often says road work or construction. You see roadworks as a sign word. Not countable as a roadwork in everyday speech: there are roadworks ahead.

Meaning

Repairs or building work on a road that often slow traffic (usually plural).

Examples

• “The bus was late because of roadworks on the high street.”
• “Allow extra time; there are roadworks on the bridge all month.”
• “The diversion for the roadworks sent us through three villages.”

Good to know

roadworks (UK, usually plural). US: road work / construction. there are roadworks ahead.

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