contraflow
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The Junction 26 westbound off-slip will remain closed at night, with contraflow in westbound lanes 1 and 2.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2025
There wasn’t enough time to organize contraflow from the heart of the city, turning traffic so that it only heads out of New Orleans, officials said.
From The Verge ● Aug. 30, 2021
The plan requires the marshaling of military and civilian aircraft, 750 charter buses, Amtrak and the contraflow of major highways.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 12, 2019
Kent said it could reverse the contraflow system on a 14-mile stretch on the M20 over a weekend but it would take up to three weeks to remove the concrete barriers.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 11, 2019
Kathy planned to leave as soon as the contraflow took effect, supposedly around four o’clock.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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