roadwork
noun
road·work
ˈrōd-ˌwərk 
1
: work done in constructing or repairing roads
2
: conditioning for an athletic contest (such as a boxing match) consisting mainly of long runs
Examples of roadwork in a Sentence
The roadwork caused a backup in traffic.
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The nearby sidewalk should be closed only at night for the duration of the project, a roadwork advisory said.
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
The end of the first month of 2026 will bring a bevy of roadwork across metro Phoenix.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Even without the roadwork, traffic in and out of these canyons can be horrendous.
—Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
Oklahoma City will undergo major roadwork construction in 2026, with developments happening throughout much of the metro area.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
The end of the first month of 2026 will bring a bevy of roadwork across metro Phoenix.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Even without the roadwork, traffic in and out of these canyons can be horrendous.
—Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
Oklahoma City will undergo major roadwork construction in 2026, with developments happening throughout much of the metro area.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Roadwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadwork. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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