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dual carriageway

American

noun

British.

divided highway.

dual carriageway British

noun

US and Canadian name: divided highway. a road on which traffic travelling in opposite directions is separated by a central strip of turf, etc

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Etymology

Origin of dual carriageway

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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Entry to the park via the A414 dual carriageway entrance will only be available for pre-authorised access.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

Fred McKennon, 60, of Elmstead Road, Colchester, Essex, was clocked by officers doing speed checks on the A120 dual carriageway at Takeley, near Stansted Airport, in January.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025

Stormont's infrastructure minister is to appeal a judgement that ruled construction of the new A5 dual carriageway should not go ahead in its current form.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

The dual carriageway scheme was first announced back in 2007, but has been beset by a number of delays.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025

A plan for a new A5 dual carriageway was first proposed nearly 20 years ago.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

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