Synonyms

slip road

British

noun

a short road connecting a motorway, etc, to another road

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Both lanes of the exit slip road at junction six are now open while the main carriageway remains closed, the force added.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

Eight adults on a bus were also injured in the incident on the A3290 slip road onto the Sutton Seeds Roundabout in Earley at about 08:25 GMT.

From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026

Another collision has also closed the slip road, from the A453 southbound to the M1 motorway at junction 23a.

From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2026

The recovery firm’s research shows not every one of these motorists is happy to head down a slip road however.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2024

In south east England, a night of heavy rain forced the closure of an M25 slip road and led to delays on train services.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2024

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