roadwork Definition
road·work (-wʉrk′)
noun
distance running or jogging as part of an exercise program, esp. of a boxer's training program
roadwork Usage Examples
Preposition: on
motorway: Had to do a dry-run beforehand to be sure of finding it in dark with current roadworks on motorway.
Converse of subject
affect: The level crossing is not affected by roadworks or utility maintenance.
Converse of object
- approach: You are advised to take care when approaching the roadworks and allow extra time for your journey.
- include: My client is involved in major projects in the UK include roadworks, bridges, viaducts, embankments, tunnels with its.
- have: When the main road is blocked or has roadworks, the traffic is severely affected.
- do: I just got him 6 days ago but at the end of the month am going to do roadwork with him.
- enter: Be alert for works traffic leaving or entering roadworks.
- avoid: And no one has a clue where some of the busses are going these days to avoid the roadworks.
Adjective modifier
- planned: For planned roadworks in Rushmoor, please visit the Hampshire County Council website link on the right hand side of this page.
- ongoing: Visit the Genealogy Search pages Roadworks Find out where ongoing roadworks might cause traffic delays in the district.
- major: To help families with journey planning, the leaflet gives an overview of major roadworks on the Agency's network.
- essential: The junction of St. Marys Butts and Broad Street was closed from 0500 on Sunday for essential roadworks.
- current: You can use our database of current roadworks to help avoid any delays to your journey.
- extensive: Extensive roadworks along the highway have created a long deep trench running directly in front of the main gate.
Modifies a noun
- scheme: The first project I was involved in was Ellon Bypass a roadworks scheme.
- information: Also links to external sites for further roadwork information... .
- update: Annoying roadworks update: The temporary traffic lights down my road are still there.
- sign: Instead everyone will kill you for an animated gif with a roadworks sign that says " under construction " .
Noun used with modifier

