northbound
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of northbound
Example Sentences
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Just before 1 a.m., a driver going southbound in the northbound lanes was involved in a traffic collision just south of Rosecrans Avenue, according to California Highway Patrol incident logs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Fire crews with the Angeles National Forest responded to the incident, dubbed the Martin fire, around 4:15 p.m. on the northbound I-5 near Templin Highway.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert, warning drivers to expect delays of more than two hours as the two to four northbound lanes will be blocked until further notice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
A police shooting on the 405 freeway has shut down all northbound lanes at Howard Hughes Parkway not far from Los Angeles International Airport, according to the California Highway Patrol.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
“Meaning that the northbound cars can’t see us,” said Moss.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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