road closure

Frequency: 7.512.0 per million words

The blocking of a road to traffic.

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Examples (10)

  • Authorities have announced a temporary road closure for next weekend's marathon.
  • The unexpected road closure caused a massive traffic jam during rush hour.
  • Heavy snowfall led to an emergency road closure on the mountain pass.
  • Please check the city's website for updates on all road closures.
  • Do you know how long this road closure will last?
  • A partial road closure is in effect, with only one lane open to traffic.
  • The police set up a diversion due to the sudden road closure.
  • Construction work will necessitate a full road closure beginning Monday.
  • We were late for the meeting because of an unannounced road closure.
  • Local residents were notified in advance about the planned road closure.