Roadwork Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɹoʊdˌwɝk

ROHD-wurk

UK

ɹˈəʊdwɜːk

ROHD-wurk

Definition

Work that is being done to build, repair, or improve a road, often causing slow traffic or detours.

Usage & Nuances

Usually uncountable in the UK ('roadworks' is also common); may appear on street signs as 'roadwork ahead'. Refers specifically to construction or maintenance on roads; not used for sidewalks or buildings. Often used in traffic reports.

• Spanish: obras viales - trabajos en la carretera
• Portuguese (BR): obras na estrada - obras viárias
• Portuguese (PT): obras na estrada - obras rodoviárias
• Chinese (Simplified): 道路施工 - 道路维修
• Chinese (Traditional): 道路施工 - 道路維修
• Hindi: सड़क निर्माण कार्य - सड़क मरम्मत
• Arabic: أعمال الطرق - صيانة الطرق
• Bengali: রাস্তার কাজ - রাস্তায় মেরামতের কাজ
• Russian: дорожные работы
• Japanese: 道路工事
• Vietnamese: công trình đường bộ - sửa chữa đường
• Korean: 도로 공사
• Turkish: yol çalışması
• Urdu: سڑک پر کام
• Indonesian: perbaikan jalan - pekerjaan jalan

Example Sentences

There is roadwork on Main Street.

basic

Slow down, roadwork ahead.

basic

The roadwork will last two weeks.

basic

Expect delays tonight because of ongoing roadwork.

natural

My commute took longer due to some surprise roadwork.

natural

You might want to take a different route—there's major roadwork over there.

natural