- plural of roadwork.
roadworks
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The judge said the company had failed to manage roadworks which led to the deaths and they didn't protect the public.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
China's Baidu is also to launch in the British capital, where winding streets, roadworks and pedestrian traffic bring unique challenges.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
You can check for planned roadworks and closures in England on the National Highways website.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2025
Meanwhile, roadworks and maintenance, all but abrogated in recent years due to the government’s financial woes, have been in full swing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2025
We reach the first barrier, which is like the barriers blocking off roadworks, or dug-up sewers: a wooden crisscross painted in yellow and black stripes, a red hexagon which means Stop.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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