trunk road
Britishnoun
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Bear Scotland said a decision would be made about returning traffic to the A83 trunk road by 12:00 following a hillside inspection.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2026
Scotland's annual winter service will see around 240 gritters undertake salt spreading and snow ploughing patrols of the trunk road network.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2025
The lines between Machynlleth and Caersws are also blocked, TfW said, and Dyfed-Powys Police has closed the main A470 trunk road in Talerddig advising drivers to avoid the area.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2024
The A9 is Scotland's longest trunk road and often described as the spine of the Scottish road network.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2023
That village beyond the mango tope is Futtehpore itself, whence the rebel sowars swept headlong down the trunk road till Maude's guns gave them the word to halt.
From Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places by Archibald Forbes
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