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

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dual carriageway

"When you're on a dual carriageway and having to go 45mph it does feel more dangerous than safe," he said.

From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026

Leicestershire Police said the car was travelling southbound from Nottingham when it left the dual carriageway.

From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2025

The force said it damaged road surfaces and after moving through the city centre, was driven onto the A4150 dual carriageway, before coming to a stop on New Road, Willenhall, at 20:15.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2025

An electric scooter rider who died at the scene of a late-night crash had been travelling in the middle of lane one of a dual carriageway.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 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

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